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Ishicho

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and traditional decor.
A hotel lobby with a wooden railing, a carpeted floor, and a view of an indoor garden through large windows.
A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "Hotel Ishicho".
A room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, and large windows with a view of a mountainous landscape.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $117
$106 nightly
$117 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Kawaramachi Dori Takeya Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0901
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyamachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬

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Ryokan dining

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Ryokan dining

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin JAPANESE ROOM

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

FAMILY ROOM GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Ishicho, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street and a short 2-minute drive from Kyoto Imperial Palace. .This ryokan is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Biwa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapter The Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪一保堂茶舗 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪フォーチュンガーデン京都 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪リンゴ酒場 Swingin’ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ishicho

Ishicho offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Extra futon mattress (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including hot springs and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.

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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 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

  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

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

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available

Property payment types

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 100–10,000 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 2200 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: JPY 1000 per night
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 4000 per night

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Ishicho Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 470 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to experience a traditional tatami room and ambiance it's the place to be . Close central area of Kyoto in a very relaxing area !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timofey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old hotel but great traditional experience with very nice stuff and convenient location. We liked the Japanese dinner
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating. We loved our room. We didn't have time to experience the onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nova

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Ishicho was a great experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and the room and onsen were very nice! I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, amazing breakfast and dinner, and a very unique hotel room experience. The onsen was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central of Kyoto, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a nice area close to good food, the staff is great and the room is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Ishicho for making my stay in Kyoto so memorable. Loved our tatami room, the impressive and traditional breakfast buffet, and all staff were kind and helpful. Highlight for me was their bathhouse, such a relaxing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff

The staff were really nice and the location was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and in a good location. The room was just enough space for my sister and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms were very spacious and enjoyed the Japanese style atmosphere. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area if u wanna relax but a bit far from most places
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the finnest places I've ever been.

Very relaxing, kind and comfortable. Make sure you have breakfast here
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zoha

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerstan L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ryokan hotel is OUTSTANDING. The staff is SUPER NICE and so so SOOOOOOO helpful. We loved our room, it was really clean, the onsen area was really wonderful too. All outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Large room in friendly ryokan.

Lovely hotel in good location very close to river, imperial palace and markets. Good access to subway. Room was clean and large. Toilet a bit musty in smell.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Theres onsen included in the facility to relax on. However, it is shared bath so expect to be comfortably naked around others. The only gripe is the shared laundry machine with the neighbouring building
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anitza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. This hotels maintains a local vibe and look which I appreciated for my first stay at Kyoto. The breakfast was amazing! Great options and delicious The rooms have great space and traditional look. The futons where comfortable enough to sleep well and I like how organize and label everything was. There was a humidifier in room, a nice touch. The staff were helpful to provide with bakery recommendations and maps.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025