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Ishibekoji MUAN

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and storage shelves.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.
A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a wooden slat wall and a bamboo plant in the background.
A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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463-10 Shimokawaracho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira)

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Hanami)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a bed, and a decorative sword.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Hanami)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room, Non Smoking (Hangetsu)

A room with two beds, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Comfort Room, Non Smoking (Hangetsu)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Hangetsu Japanese Style Twin Room

A room with two beds, a small shelf with a vase, and a window with blinds.

Hangetsu Japanese Style Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a sliding door leading to another room.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Hanami Japanese-Style Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed, a shoji screen, and a samurai armor display.

Hanami Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

Ishibekoji MUAN places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 15-minute stroll of Shijo Street and Kiyomizu Temple. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and heated floors. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and concierge services. Other amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Higashiyama Ward hotel include Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SWAY COFFEE ROASTERY - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪真ん中つるる - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ishibekoji MUAN

Ishibekoji MUAN offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ishibekoji MUAN also features a complimentary food/drink shopping service and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • No smoking on site
Ishibekoji MUAN offers 3 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 per person
  • Tea service

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • 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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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 Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 3500 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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.

Property is also known as

Ishibekoji MUAN Hotel
Ishibekoji MUAN Kyoto
Ishibekoji MUAN Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ishibekoji MUAN?

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

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ishibekoji MUAN?

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

Does Ishibekoji MUAN serve breakfast?

Sure does, Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ishibekoji MUAN?

No, Ishibekoji MUAN does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ishibekoji MUAN?

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

Are pets allowed at Ishibekoji MUAN?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ishibekoji MUAN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and excellent location in Gion made this the perfect place to stay while in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel. The room and the staff created a very Zen-like experience. Authentic Japanese breakfast was the right beginning of the day
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely lovely traditional Japanese hotel property. Everything about our stay was perfect, from the pre-stay communication, the check-in experience, the facilities, the meals, and the assistance from the staff. And the bathroom in our room - heavenly! I cannot adequately express what a wonderful little oasis this little Ryokan is. Well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place- magical! Beautiful rooms- clean, elegant and with traditional beauty! Great location - nice team/staff. The soaking tub is also divine and smells so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, serene hotel tucked away within the gion neighborhood of Kyoto. Great shower/bath, comfortable Japanese-style beds. We opted for the in-room breakfast one morning and it was equally as wonderful as the hotel overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramkartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional Japanese room, very nice staff will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoy the authentic experience and hospitality at Ishibekoji MUAN. Would highly recommend to other looking for the traditional old town vibe, with close proximity to all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Too expensive for what it is. Booked a diff place for two nights at half the cost that was better. It’s a nice property but should be renting for half the cost
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time and EXPERIENCE there in Kyoto! Ask for their matcha 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Estaban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife just recently got married and we chose to travel to Kyoto as our first trip in Japan together! We couldn’t have asked for better host or a better location for our experience. The room was amazing and easily worth the price. 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there. The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean. Great bathroom! Dyson hair dryer, heated bathroom floor, large, relaxing tub. Many places are walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot say enough great things! Charming area and the staff were so friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly special place... a highlight of our two week trip to Japan. From the magical location to our beautiful room (that tub!) to the amazing, kind and attentive staff, it was every romantic dream we had of Kyoto come true. Thank you Ishibekoji MUAN!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sae Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Ryokan, lovely amenities, very friendly staff, there is one English speaking staff,
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous suite with high end fixtures and fittings. Quiet location off the tourist path. Expensive but feels very exclusive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zulsaran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly one of the best stays of all my travels. It was personalised to every detail, from the moment we entered as we got to chose our welcome drink to the luggage delivery service with extra attention in the end. The location was precious, very historical and quite private, while the amenities were unexpectedly very modern. The staff were beyond adorable and extremely helpful; Shinyi and Sae are very caring and we already miss them! Having the breakfast served in the room was also great. This place felt like a home away from home. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Radnyee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My father and I stayed at Ishibekoji Muan on his first visit to Kyoto, and Shin went out of her way to make our stay wonderful. Whether it was dinner reservations, taxi bookings or hunting down sake glasses that I admired, she made it all happen effortlessly for us. The property itself is immaculate and elegant, and comfortable to boot. A slice of hospitality heaven in historic Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exquisite experience

We had an incredible experience at this beautiful ryokan: private, serene & calm: the kind of Kyoto experience we were hoping for. The futons/pillows/linens were very comfortable, & the bathroom was beautiful. The room was filled with thoughtful amenities: green tea, Nespresso pods, rice crackers, soaking salts for the bath, etc. The staff took such good care of us & made us feel so cared for. They helped us with dinner reservations, made wonderful recommendations for meals & bars, & accepted our luggage for an early arrival - all of which helped to make our stay stress-free. We had the traditional Japanese breakfast, which was delicious. We recommend this hotel without reserve & can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at ishebekoji MUAN was absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome. They were genuinely kind, attentive, and eager to help. They went above and beyond, offering delicious (and less touristy) restaurant recommendations and ensuring every part of our stay was seamless. The hotel itself is tucked away on one of Kyoto’s most private and picturesque walking streets, lined with traditional inns and beautiful old structures. It feels like stepping into another world, quiet, elegant, and deeply rooted in tradition. Our room was comfortable and spacious, with high-quality amenities and a traditional bathtub. The in-room Japanese breakfast was an unforgettable highlight, beautifully prepared, seasonal, and unlike anything we’ve experienced elsewhere. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Kyoto. This is a truly exceptional boutique hotel that captures the essence of Japanese hospitality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans ce Ryokan. Une pause hors du temps durant notre voyage au Japon. L'équipe du Muan a été d'une hospitalité et bienveillance remarquables ! Nous nous sommes sentis très spéciaux. La chambre était d'une propreté impeccable ! La literie très confortable. Tout était absolument parfait.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quieres la experiencia de dormir en una auténtica casa japonesa, es una excelente opción, el cuarto me encantó, los detalles geniales, volvería sin pensarlo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Eccellente
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KUO LUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

完全不輸同區域的其他五星級飯店

裝潢很新 同時也保有日式建築氛圍，用品齊全且都是高級品。 老闆娘英文/韓文/日文都很流暢，還幫我們代勞打電話訂位了很棒的當地居酒屋。遇到的每位員工也都非常親切友善。 石坪小路地點無敵又非常有京都風情 下次再來京都的話一定會再來入住
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026