"The tatami rooms were spacious and beautiful, we also got yukata robes with the room."
Carola from Austria
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"Its proximity to the city center and the metro station made sightseeing easy and convenient."
Agnieszka from Poland
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"The indoor public bath was always clean, and extremely accessible throughout the day."
Alexander from Netherlands
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Rooms
Ishicho offers 112 air-conditioned guest rooms. Rooms include air conditioning, bathroom amenities, and a hairdryer. Each room features a tatami floor, Japanese futon bedding, a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and a private toilet. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air purifier/humidifier. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Some rooms feature a seating area.
Dining
Oyado Ishicho serves a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM. Guests can satisfy their appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/café. A wide variety of Kyou Japanese styled dinner tray, Nabe, and western dishes are offered.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests can enjoy recreational amenities including hot springs and karaoke. There is a relaxing public bath at the property, as well as attractive experience programs for Apprentice geisha, Kyou Japanese confectionery, etc.
Location & Transport
Located in central Kyoto near the Kamo River, Ishicho is 0.5 km from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae and 2 km from Karasuma. Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple are nearby. Landmarks nearby include Shoren-in (1.5 km), Chion-in (1.5 km), Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.5 km), Kinkaku-ji (4.5 km), Nishiki Market Shopping District (2.5 km), Kennin-ji (2 km), Nanzen-ji (2 km), Shimogamo-jinga Shrine (2.5 km), Kyoto International Manga Museum (1.5 km), and Nishiki Market (1.5 km). The National Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Osaka Itami Airport is 40 km from the property. Private parking is available for JPY 1000 per stay.
Services
Ishicho provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Bike rental is available. The property also features gift shops/newsstands and a television in a common area. Property staff will inform guests to an affiliated parking space.
“What stands out is the dedication to providing a traditional ryokan experience, underlined by the proximity to Kyoto's cultural gems like Nijo Castle. I appreciate that beyond the historical charm, guests can unwind in the public baths, making it a comfortable base for exploring the city. For those wanting a cultural immersion with modern comforts, this seems a solid choice.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Tohotel
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