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Ishicho

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.
A hotel with a traditional Japanese architectural style, featuring a tiled roof, wooden entrance, and signage in Japanese.
A hotel lobby with a wooden railing, a carpeted floor, and a view of an indoor garden through large windows.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and traditional decor.
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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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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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Room options

View all photos for Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

A hotel room with multiple beds, a television, and a traditional sliding door.

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ishicho

A coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ishicho. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs
  • Steps from Kawaramachi Street and 12 minutes by foot from Pontocho Alley
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.

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
  • Uncovered parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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

  • 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

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

  • 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 not available.

Payment types at the property

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.

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
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property 2 days before arrival to pre-book it.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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. 171 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 468 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

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

8/10 Good

Zoha

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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…)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer Tom

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