My partner is 7ft (213cm) tall. We are planning to visit japan next year if possible, but we are scared of the challenges that come with him being so tall.
We want to visit a capsule hotel, but aren’t sure if a 7 foot man would fit in them.
Any advice for someone who is 213cm tall to have a good time while traveling? I don’t want him to be miserable, so I am trying to gather all information I possibly can!
Thank you !❤
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Don’t go to a capsule hotel. There are plenty of regular hotel with standard sized beds.
I’m 6’4″, so not as tall as you mentioned but taller than average in Japan. There will definitely be some challenges for a 7′ tall individual but not enough, in my opinion, to not go. But definitely don’t go with a capsule hotel. Nope.
you absolutely dont want to use any capsule hotels.
go to normal hotels and check their websites to see what the beds look like.
personally i have looked at a few and it seems like APA hotels has beds that are open towards the foot end in most of their rooms.
I’d look for hotels that are owned by American brands. Japanese hotels tend to have small rooms, small beds and small bathrooms. Western hotel chains such as Hilton, Pullman, Hyatt etc will have American King sized beds and be far more comfortable for a tall person.
I’d stay clear of capsule hotels. Tbh it’s not a super unique experience if you’ve ever stayed in a hostel, I’d only do it to save money. You should look at maybe staying at a Ryokan, which is a worthwhile experience. This will have large futon beds on the floor, so a tall person should be comfortable enough.
If you are planning to visit Disneyland or Universal Studios, you should be aware that rides will be made for the average Japanese person and he may not fit. I’ve heard of someone being turned away from the rollercoasters at Disney because they were over 6 foot.
I wouldn’t worry about him being stared at or bothered. He will stand out a lot, but the Japanese are very polite and wouldn’t say anything or take pictures.
Make sure that he brings comfortable shoes that will last throughout the trip and that he brings enough clothing.
He will have a REALLY hard time looking for replacements there. For instance if his shoes fall apart or he finds that the shoes he brought are just not conducive to walking in Japan and you need to find a pair of sneakers in his size, most likely you will not be successful. Same thing with socks, pants, shirts, etc.
Fly business class
Japan is not comfortable for tall people. You will develop back pain and hit your head a dozen times.
Absolutely don’t stay in a capsule hotel. Hell, don’t even stay in a western style hotel as their beds are tiny. Sleep on a futon on a tatami mat. Traditional style ryokan. Super comfie and you can stretch out.
There’s a few pedestrian tunnels you’ll probably want to avoid, there’s one in Shinjuku that’s only 6ft tall!
No capsule hotel, and tell him to mind his head. When I was there I thought it was awesome. I’m 5’6”. The entire country seemed to be built for people my height AND NO TALLER. Two of my traveling companions were just over 6’. I remember one incident where the toilet room (which is usually separate from the room where bathing and showering are done) was so small neither of them had enough room to bend over and wipe without hitting their heads on the wall in front of them. That said, you should still totally go. Japan is amazing. Just read the hotel reviews carefully. Safe travels!
Just got back, 6ft, and bonked my head many times. Be careful!