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Ishicho

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

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

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Kawaramachi Dori Takeya Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0901
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kiyamachi Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pontocho Alley
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room | Living area

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Ishicho puts you in the heart of Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street and within a 15-minute stroll of Pontocho Alley. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and karaoke. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Nakagyo Ward ryokan, attractions include Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 17 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Ishicho offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 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

  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 3000.0 per stay.

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: from 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. 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 all accommodation.

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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Ishicho?

Ishicho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ishicho?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishicho on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$256.07, 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.

Is parking available at Ishicho?

Yep, Ishicho has free extended parking. An uncovered self car park is also available for JPY 1000 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Ishicho family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ishicho is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ishicho?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Ishicho serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ishicho?

No, Ishicho does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ishicho?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ishicho?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ishicho Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 427 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

Rechelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with group
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

Kristine

Travelled with group
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

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

Cieri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer Tom

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Joycelyn

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Fionne

Travelled with family
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

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanna

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019