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Ishicho

4.0 star property
City-center ryokan within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street

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Relax in the hotel's inviting seating area, featuring plush sofas and armchairs.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by soothing water features and a clean, well-lit atmosphere.
Traditional hotel entrance with a beautiful garden and welcoming sign.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and seating for two.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mat flooring, featuring two beds with floral-patterned bedding and small bedside tables.
Tucked away near Kawaramachi Street, Ishicho offers a serene retreat with an indoor public bath and hot springs on site. Savor local cuisine breakfast, unwind in the coffee shop or explore the nearby Heian Shrine. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff highly praised by guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and chairs, a small table by the window, and a framed picture.

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

Traditional meeting room with tatami flooring, low table, and four chairs with cushions.

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heian Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 97 min drive
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 12 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 18 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Marutamachi Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 13 min walk

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
  • ‪焼肉嘉 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ishicho

Ishicho puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes and Marutamachi Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 112 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (JPY 1000 per night)
    • Uncovered onsite extended parking (JPY 1000 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Alarm clock
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

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.
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per stay

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs JPY 1000 per night
  • Uncovered extended parking costs JPY 1000 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
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.

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ishicho offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ishicho does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ishicho?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ishicho?

Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1000 per night. Extended parking costs JPY 1000 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ishicho?

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

What is there to do at Ishicho and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Ishicho includes hot springs.

Does Ishicho have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Ishicho like?

Ishicho is in Downtown Kyoto, a short 7-minute walk from Shiyakusho-mae Station and 12 minutes' walk from Pontocho Alley.

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Ishicho Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The breakfast was amazing with great options and delicious food. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Me and a friend stayed for two nights as we wanted to explore areas of the Kansai region. It was such a nice experience! We didn’t end up trying the public baths, so I can’t comment on that, but the room itself and the futons were great ^^ When I think walkable, it may be different to someone else’s walkable, but transport (bus) is okay to get around— it is pretty busy though so take at your own caution if you have a large suitcase. The area is great! We wish we had more time but from what we walked and visited, it was nice. There’s a gachapon place nearby and multiple drug stores and places to eat. Overall, great experience! And for the price, definitely worth it.
Clara, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was very clean and in a good location. The room was just enough space for my sister and I.
Dia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
J, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Patrick, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Carlos Fernando, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Anitza, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel was a nice traditional experience in Kyoto. Foreigner friendly, wonderful staff, fun experience.
Jake, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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…)
Pier, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Kerstan L, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome ryokan! Onsen was very clean and relaxing. Highly recommend the traditional breakfast. Would definitely stay again!
Francisco, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Japanese style room was amazing, a must do.
Jean-Philippe, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Kristine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic staff and unique experience
Jenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel staff was very accommodating in storing our luggage before our checkout time.
Vanna, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Public bath!
Peter, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very clean, great service.
Zoha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Kristoffer Tom, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Eriks, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

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.
Fionne, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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
Austin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Aimee, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Personnel agréable. Cadré agréable. Que du positif.
laurie, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

ゆうじか, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

shinsaku, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

大通りより少し入った老舗旅館って感じが良かったです　鴨川にも　ほど近く対岸に渡れる飛び石があって　お散歩コースにはとても良かったです早朝の散歩は　清々しい気持ちでした
??, 2-night trip