Ishicho

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a coffee shop, steps from Kawaramachi Street

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kawaramachi Dori Takeya Higashi Iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0901
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Oyado Ishicho Tower - Japanese Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

Ishicho Shogikuen Tower - Japanese Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Downtown Kyoto, Ishicho is adjacent to Kawaramachi Street and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Pontocho Alley. The 112 rooms at this 4-star ryokan include refrigerators, TVs, and soaking bathtubs.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapter The Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Locanda/The Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪たけむら - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ナグネコプテギ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ishicho

Ryokan with a coffee shop, steps from Kawaramachi Street
At Ishicho, guests have access to karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for JPY 1000 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, safes, and phones are also available.
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.

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 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

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 3000.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ishicho?

Ishicho provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Ishicho?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishicho on Nov 3, 2025 start from $154.55, 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.

What's there to do near Ishicho?

This ryokan is situated in Downtown Kyoto within a short 2-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 12 minutes on foot from Pontocho Alley. You'll also find Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Ishicho?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for JPY 1,000 per night.

Does Ishicho feature a casino at the property?

No, Ishicho doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ishicho?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ishicho?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this ryokan include a soaking tub, a down comforter, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Ishicho?

No, but this ryokan does have on-site hot springs.

Does Ishicho have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Ishicho serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Ishicho allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ishicho though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Ishicho?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Ishicho?

The closest major airport to Ishicho is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 24.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ishicho?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Ishicho.