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Ishibekoji Ryugin

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near Kiyomizu Temple

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A traditional Japanese building with stone steps leading to a wooden entrance, a lantern on the steps, and a decorative hanging at the entrance.
A room with tatami mat flooring and a sliding shoji screen door leading to a garden with various plants and a small pond.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a sliding door leading to another room.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a bamboo fence.
A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden dining table, green sofa, and sliding doors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shimogawara town 463-12, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds

A room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds

A large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a large window with curtains.

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Japanese-western Room, Suite Room, Non-smoking Wasurebō 1F/73 Square Meters

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table, and a sliding door leading to another room.

Luxury Japanese-western Room, Suite Room, Non-smoking Wasurebō 1F/73 Square Meters

  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Japanese-western Room, Suite Room, Non-smoking Yuseki 2F / 100 Square Meters

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with vertical blinds.

Luxury Japanese-western Room, Suite Room, Non-smoking Yuseki 2F / 100 Square Meters

  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Higashiyama Ward guesthouse, you'll find Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Also, Kiyomizu Temple is within half a mile (1 km) and Kawaramachi Street is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ギオンコーナー(Gion Corner) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪% Arabica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kiyomizu 京都東山 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ishibekoji Ryugin

4-star guest house near Kiyomizu Temple
Ishibekoji Ryugin offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Kyoto guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Ishibekoji Ryugin offers 2 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. These individually furnished accommodations include dining tables. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Ishibekoji
Ishibekoji Ryugin
Ishibekoji Ryugin Inn
Ishibekoji Ryugin Inn Kyoto
Ishibekoji Ryugin Kyoto
Ishibekoji Ryugin Kyoto
Ishibekoji Ryugin Guesthouse
Ishibekoji Ryugin Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ishibekoji Ryugin to the airport?

Ishibekoji Ryugin is 28.7 mi (65-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishibekoji Ryugin on Sep 13, 2026 start from $251, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ishibekoji Ryugin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ishibekoji Ryugin.

Does Ishibekoji Ryugin offer free breakfast?

Ishibekoji Ryugin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Ishibekoji Ryugin have a pool?

Ishibekoji Ryugin does not have a pool.

Does Ishibekoji Ryugin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Ishibekoji Ryugin to downtown Kyoto?

Ishibekoji Ryugin is 1 mi away from Kyoto.

Ishibekoji Ryugin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful wonderful property in a wonderful wonderful neighborhood and location. An ideal place to stay whether it is your first or tenth time visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mei Mui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay during our Japan trip and truly appreciated. The location is excellent—set in a quiet area yet within walking distance of nearby landmarks, which made exploring very easy. It’s a great balance between convenience and relaxation. The staff were incredibly friendly and thoughtful, and there were no issues communicating in English. They even contacted us in advance to confirm our estimated arrival time, allowing us to drop off our luggage before check-in, which was very helpful. The room was very well maintained and beautifully designed. We especially loved how it blends traditional Japanese elements with modern style. The heated floor in bathroom and living area were a standout feature and made the stay exceptionally comfortable. Overall, a warm, comfortable, and thoughtfully run hotel—highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, maybe they can share WhatsApp info ahead of check-in. We didn’t have Japan phone number so it was not possible to call them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as expected/advertised. Beautiful accommodation and area from which to walk to many sites and restaurants. Laundromat around corner (1 min walk). Nice break from hotels. Variety of Toiletries in lobby if needed. Very quiet area at night which suited us. Very bright in the morning given historical nature of property (no black out blinds) but that was also fine with us. If you like a brief intro to property then being left alone for your stay this is for you. I tried to contact proprietor by text on first day re problem with the safes (both broken) without a response. However I did not follow up further by telephone as we found our own option for security.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man

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

Amazing Amazing Place in Kyoto

Oh my god it was SO NICE! We got the four semi-double bed room upstairs and it was so large - two separate bedrooms. a nice living and dining room area and then a separate traditional tatami room with low tables for dining or games or just sitting around to talk and spend time with each other. The bathroom suite with the modern jacuzzi deep tub was amazing - it may be the biggest room in the entire place. The overall design is a mix of Scandinavian and Japanese design elements with light blond wood. So zen. My kids were so excited when we got there. The place is situated in the most beautiful neighborhood of Kyoto - it’s a historic preservation district and you have to go through entrances to get into that two or three block radius area. A lot of tourists go there to walk around though they say pictures are discouraged. The hosts were wonderful, lovely and responsive. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan and staying there is an experience that stays with you for a long, long time. If I was living in Kyoto I would definitely want to live there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KYUNGYEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4인 가족여행 숙소로 최적. 다이닝룸 넓고
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing apartment, great service and really good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

caryn

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

Wonderful

Wonderful! Great location,and service. I would highly recommend this inn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

人的サービスが残念なホテル

客室はやや掃除が不十分な箇所も散見され、ベッドは寝具やマットレスの質に問題あるものの、広く快適です。京都らしい風情の立地は最高です。問題は人的サービスで、コンシェルジュと称する女性も常駐しますが、夕方早々に帰ります。その後は誰もスタッフはいなくなります。残念なのは、コンシェルジュも担当者によりサービスにムラがあり、チェックアウト後は、スーツケースも含めて雨の中、荷物は自分で運ばされました。お見送り、ご挨拶もありませんでした。価格相応のサービスを期待すると、やや不満な滞在になる可能性がありそうです。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

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

Superb

it was Absolutely amazing and we (my sister and I) loved it. The Ishibekoji Ryugin is an exquisite Ryokan not to be missed. Not a single complaint!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YunHee

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

하룻밤 묵었던 숙소지만 정말 좋은 기억으로 남았어요

여자 5명이서 갔는데 화장품에 팩까지 있고 여성용품도 인원수대로 준비해줘서 너무 좋았어요. 위치도 청수사 바로 밑이라 기모노 체험하다가 힘들때 들어와서 쉬기도 하고 정말 좋았네요. 숙소에서 입을 수 있는 옷과 양말까지 제공해줘서 정말정말 좋았고 깨끗하고 아늑하고 또 이용하고 싶을정도로 만족입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Classic, elegant Riyokan

Located right in the historic area. This lovely Riyokan lets you experience a classic, elegant Japanese environment with all the luxuries of a modern home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Modern comforts in old Kyoto

Comfortable and fully equipped room, within walking distance to the ancient temples of Gion district. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Blue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

가족단위 또는 두 커플이상 이용 시 적합

호텔외부공간 이나 부대시설이 전혀 없고 심지어 료칸도 5분이사우걸어가야 하며 하루에 1회 이용가능한 공동 목욕탕이므로 참고하세요
Verified review

8/10 Good

Irene

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

Tradition boutique hotel in character area.

Warm welcome to a tradition hotel that enhanced and added to the experience we had in the old capital Kyoto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
京都の隠れ家的高級旅館。 京都らしい京都を感じられるとてもいい宿でした。 是非、また利用したいと思います。
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful room, but ryokan is lacking in service

Our family of four stayed here for three nights. The apartment itself is fantastic: comfortable beds, modern and spacious bathroom, lovely traditional Japanese design. The location is also perfect: the neighborhood is quiet and scenic and walking distance to several temples. However, we didn't feel that the service was worthy of the property. We were looking forward to our stay based on reviews that raved about the warm welcome and exceptional service, but we didn't experience this. There was rarely anyone on the property despite there being a concierge desk in the small lobby, and our limited interactions with the concierge were not warm (we felt awkward, like we were an imposition, when we checked in, made a few requests, and checked out). In sum, when a hotel/ryokan is so expensive, you expect an impeccable room and exceptional service. Unfortunately, though the property merits the price, we found that the service did not.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adele

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

Luxurious ryokan in scenic historic district

I was traveling with my mother and originally had reservations at another amazingly reviewed ryokan in Gion. However, my mother balked at the idea of a shared bathroom, so I eventually found the Ryugin and am SO DELIGHTED with our experience there. I wanted the experience of staying at Ryokan with the details of a traditional Japanese inn (the tatami mats, the art, the tiny private gardens), but also wanted modern amenities like a luxurious modern bathroom and wifi. The Ryugin surpassed all our expectations. First of all, if you're looking for an authentic/historic/picturesque experience, its location can't be beat. It's in one of the oldest parts of Gion, accessible only by foot (but a car drop-off is only a short walk away - less than a block), through lovely stone paved lanes lined with gorgeous traditional homes. It's next to historic pathways, lined by traditional shops and Shrines and tea houses of note. And ninnenzaka/sannenzaka (the picture postcard winding streets chockful of sweet/ceramics/fabric shops leading up to Kiyomizudera shrine), is a short, pretty walk away, The rooms themselves (you get several - a far cry from the usual small quarters of a ryokan) are beautifully appointed, with art nooks and traditional, but comfortable furnishings. The bathroom is luxurious and modern, but the aesthetic is still in keeping with the rest of the ryokan. I
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wei

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

True Japanese experience

This is the place if you are after a true Japanese experience, everything is perfect, bit pricey tho
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

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

The best Ryokan ever!

A terrific Ryokan with excellent accomodations and personal service. The manager is very special.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jung-ho

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

옛공간에 온 미래의 타임캡슐

좋아요 위치도 좋고 옛날로 돌아간기분인데 시설은 최신식이어서 기분이 좋았어요
Verified review

8/10 Good

じぇり

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

ひっそりと京都を満喫できる宿

５人で、一体感をもちながらプライバシーも保て、みんなが満足した。ミニキッチンのカトラリーがよかった。「トンネルを抜けると…」という感じで別世界へいざなわれた観があり、京都旅行を満喫できた。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

张弘

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地理位置很好，并且有床，很舒适。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025