Ishicho
4.0 star property

Upscale ryokan, walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Ishicho

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

Overview of Ishicho

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is NT$4,633
Price available on 2024/4/11

Explore the area

Kawaramachi Dori Takeya Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0901
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple5 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)97 min drive
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Room options

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Ishicho is located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is near a metro station. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 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

Upscale ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Pontocho Alley and Heian Shrine are located near Ishicho, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free extended parking, plus self parking (surcharge)
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

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 7:00 AM–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

  • Crib (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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll 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.
  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include 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
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property 2 days before arrival to pre-book it.

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is Ishicho pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ishicho?

As of 2024/3/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishicho on 2024/4/11 start from NT$4,633, 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.

How much is parking at Ishicho?

Extended parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ishicho?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ishicho?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ishicho located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes by foot and Jingu-marutamachi Station is 6 minutes.

Ishicho Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 401 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

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