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Ishicho

4.0 star property
4-star ryokan near Kawaramachi Street

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Hot springs
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Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Karaoke room
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Kawaramachi Dori Takeya Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0901
  • Popular LocationKyoto Imperial Palace17 min walk
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market18 min walk
  • Popular LocationHeian Shrine19 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)97 min drive

Room options

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Nakagyo Ward ryokan, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 17 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive

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

4-star ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ishicho offers its guests hot springs. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and karaoke are also featured at Ishicho. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto ryokan.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
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. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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 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.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property 2 days before arrival to pre-book it.

We should mention

  • 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

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

How close is Ishicho to the airport?

Ishicho is 32 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ishicho?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishicho on Jun 6, 2024 start from $152.79, excluding 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 Ishicho have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ishicho.

Does Ishicho offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ishicho, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1650 per person.

Is there a casino at Ishicho?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ishicho?

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

Is there free parking at Ishicho?

This ryokan offers free extended parking. Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

Does Ishicho have a pool?

Ishicho does not have a pool.

Does Ishicho have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Ishicho to downtown Kyoto?

Ishicho is 0.3 mi away from Kyoto.

Ishicho Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 413 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanna

Traveled with group
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

Aimee

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Traveled with group
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

Francisco

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Zoha

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

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

Jenna, Reno

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

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023