An alternative option instead of staying at a hotel, First Cabin is a capsule-style private room located in Terminal 1 of Tokyo Haneda Airport, perfect for early morning flights, but also available for hire for a few hours, or day use, if you have a long wait for a connecting flight.
I opted for the First Class Cabin of 4.2 square metres, instead of the Business Class Cabin of 2.5 square metres. Divided into men and women areas, once inside I was pleasantly surprised to find a modern clean space with rows of cabins.
My cabin Y08 had a double bed, small table and 32′ flat-screen TV. On the bed towels are folded, headphones for watching TV (so you don’t disturb others), a dental kit, and branded pyjamas to wear. Even a special adapter is supplied for charging your electronics as others are strictly prohibited due to fire regulations. There is also a safety box for storing valuables under your bed since cabins do not have a door and do not lock for safety reasons, instead of pulling on the vertical shutters ensures your privacy.
Extra facilities include PC stations, battery charger for mobiles and laptops, lounge with a separate smoking room, vending machines that offer soft drinks, alcohol, snacks, bread and even noodles. A self-service laundry, bathhouse, showers, and a coin-operated massage chair which I especially enjoyed in the spa area.
First Cabin is a well thought out experience and is very impressed by its function and facilities, great value stay with all the amenities of a hotel, in a cabin style room conveniently located within the airport terminal.
Note: First Cabin is located in Terminal 1 of Tokyo Haneda Airport, not Terminal I (i) the international terminal. When I left First Cabin at 4:30 am found myself locked-in the domestic terminal, thanks to a security guard I was escorted outside and luckily found the only passing vehicle, a taxi, and took the short ride to the international terminal in time to catch my very early morning flight.