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Ishicho

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kawaramachi Street

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Public bath

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 572
AED 694 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

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Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room | Living area | TV

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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Kawaramachi Dori Takeya Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0901

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Locanda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Japaneseまぜ麺 MARUTA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪つるや夷川 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪丸太町スタンド - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ishicho

Upscale ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Pontocho Alley and Heian Shrine are located near Ishicho, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An elevator, karaoke, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 3000.0 per stay

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 3000.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property 2 days before arrival to pre-book it.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ishicho
Oyado Ishicho
Oyado Ishicho Inn
Oyado Ishicho Inn Kyoto
Oyado Ishicho Kyoto
Ishicho Inn Kyoto
Ishicho Inn
Ishicho Kyoto
Ishicho Kyoto
Ishicho Ryokan
Ishicho Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ishicho pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ishicho?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night. Extended parking is available for JPY 1000 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ishicho?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ishicho?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ishicho located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes by foot and Jingu-marutamachi Station is 6 minutes.

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Ishicho Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 428 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a nice traditional experience in Kyoto. Foreigner friendly, wonderful staff, fun experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome place to stay. I had never stayed in a traditional ryokan before, but the room, meals, and service here far surpassed my expectations. The room was very clean and I got the best night’s sleep of my life. The history of the hotel is also neat. I would recommend getting the breakfast and dinner at least once during your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection in Kyoto
Fantastic! Beautiful traditional rooms,lovely clean onsen, kimono to wear, Incredible very traditional Japanese breakfast. If you are a foreigner and seek an authentic Japanese place to go , this the place. The staff was wonderfully friendly and accommodating. I cannot rave enough about this place!!! Oh, and it was quiet, quiet quiet With a beautiful Zen garden off of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ryokan! Onsen was very clean and relaxing. Highly recommend the traditional breakfast. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Japanese style room was amazing, a must do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Public bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very accommodating in storing our luggage before our checkout time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and unique experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the atmosphere of the hotel and the staff were very helpful. I chose this place because of ryokan style. This is 2 thumbs up and 5 star rating for me. If i will be back to kyoto, i will book it again to this hotel. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Zoha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eriks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good Japanese room
I chose this hotel because it offered a Japanese style room. The room was good, I liked it. Onsen was good, amenities like in any other hotel. The hotel itself is a bit worn out, feels built in the end of 1960-ies and has stayed that way since. I was during the very high sakura season, therefore the hotel was overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Fionne

Disliked: Amenities
Thank hotel’s staff since they were very friendly and nice. However the facility is not too clean. Unpleasant smell was found in elevator and hotel toilet room, and toilet is not fully functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area.. room is comfortable and big for three people… the traditional breakfast and Buffett breakfast was great..Keiseki dinner was new experienced for us and we enjoyed it. Housekeeping come morning and evening to set up our room Hotel has only total of 2 washers/dryers.. hard to get turn washing/drying your clothes. Hallways smells smoke.. not sure if they allow smoking in the room Overall, great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin

Disliked: Amenities
This place did the job, but overall the property and amenities felt quite old and limited. It’s more of a hotel than a standard ryokan, and all in all just felt a little substandard compared to similarly priced Kyoto hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a true experience of Japanese culture you pick this hotel right now. But do remember to make some research about Japanese lifestyle in a washitsu room before coming ;) Staff all speak good English. Very helpful and polite. Price stable throughout the year and the room size is just ideal compared with the 12-15sqm rooms offer by other hotels in the similar area at a similar price. Close to subway and bus stations, traffic is good, some tourist sites like the Royal Garden and Nijo Cho are even within walking distance. Close to Sanjo and Gion too. Nonetheless very quite since it's not right next to the mainstreet. There is a FamilyMart 2min's walk away. Room facility: appliances are new and are not cheap ones, furniture is older but in perfect condition.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Ishicho. Our suite had one large room for sleeping and hanging out, a narrow balcony, a toilet room, and a room with a tub and shower. It was very quiet. I had read a few reviews before our stay and had been a little nervous about a few things. I wanted to address some of those things for other people who are considering staying. First, someone had left the review that the staff was not friendly and did not speak English. The staff was extremely kind and helpful, very attentive, and everyone spoke enough English to get things done. The staff was great! Another review said that there was a weird smell in the bathtub. When we first arrived, there was a strange smell in the room with the bath, but we think it is a cleaning product as we smelled it at both the apartment we rented and the hotel we stayed at in Tokyo. It dissipated the first day and the bathtub and shower were very very clean. Some reviews say that it is a bit run down - the facility feels older, but it doesn’t feel like a bad thing; everything is very clean and very well-tended. The futons are a bit thin, which might be uncomfortable if you are not used to sleeping in the floor. The pillows are the usual for Japan - small and flat. I would say that sleeping in Japan in general is less comfortable than sleeping in a hotel elsewhere… so no matter where you stay, you can expect to want a better pillow and a softer bed. ;) The ryokan breakfast is very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with friendly staff. Misunderstanding with the parking as it is advertised as free on Expedia and instead we were asked for payment (that we refused to pay…)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

FUMIHIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
懐かしさを感じる旅館
ザ旅館って感じかしら これで卓球台さえ有れば完璧？ 食事時しかお酒が飲めないのかな？ 自販機などのサービスは無し でもガイドの冊子の最後の方にメニュー記載してあった
平安神宮へもちょうど良い散歩コースでした
京都らしさのある朝食 美味しく頂きました
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shintaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフの対応はよく、門限も無く雨が止んだ後ゆっくりと散策出来ました
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ヒロヤス

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
朝食が大変美味しかったです。 全て満足しました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ちまり

1泊素泊まりで利用させていただきました。 家族5人で和室を利用しましたが、部屋がとても広く快適でした。 スタッフさんの対応も良く、分からない事に対して丁寧に説明していただきました。 また利用します。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024