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Ishibekoji Ryugin

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, a short walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds | Bathroom
Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds | Living area
Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds
Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds | In-room dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$661
4 July - 5 July

Explore the area

Map
Shimogawara town 463-12, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds | Living area

Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds | In-room dining

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Ishibekoji Ryugin puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Highlights at this guest house include in-room kitchenettes, free WiFi and heated floors. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Higashiyama Ward guest house, attractions include Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner.
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What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京だんご 藤菜美高台寺店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪波ぎ茶寮 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪喫茶いし塀 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AWOMB 祇園八坂 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪しぇりークラブ 京都・石塀小路 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ishibekoji Ryugin

Guesthouse in Kyoto, a short walk to Yasaka Shrine
Ishibekoji Ryugin offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Ishibekoji Ryugin offers 2 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,088 reviews
The price is NZ$196
23 June - 24 June
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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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, American Express, JCB International and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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
Ishibekoji Ryugin
Ishibekoji Ryugin Inn
Ishibekoji Ryugin Inn Kyoto
Ishibekoji Ryugin Kyoto
Ishibekoji Ryugin Kyoto
Ishibekoji Ryugin Guesthouse
Ishibekoji Ryugin Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ishibekoji Ryugin on 4 Jul 2025 start from NZ$660.55, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ishibekoji Ryugin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as expected/advertised. Beautiful accommodation and area from which to walk to many sites and restaurants. Laundromat around corner (1 min walk). Nice break from hotels. Variety of Toiletries in lobby if needed. Very quiet area at night which suited us. Very bright in the morning given historical nature of property (no black out blinds) but that was also fine with us. If you like a brief intro to property then being left alone for your stay this is for you. I tried to contact proprietor by text on first day re problem with the safes (both broken) without a response. However I did not follow up further by telephone as we found our own option for security.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bao

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man

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

Amazing Amazing Place in Kyoto

Oh my god it was SO NICE! We got the four semi-double bed room upstairs and it was so large - two separate bedrooms. a nice living and dining room area and then a separate traditional tatami room with low tables for dining or games or just sitting around to talk and spend time with each other. The bathroom suite with the modern jacuzzi deep tub was amazing - it may be the biggest room in the entire place. The overall design is a mix of Scandinavian and Japanese design elements with light blond wood. So zen. My kids were so excited when we got there. The place is situated in the most beautiful neighborhood of Kyoto - it’s a historic preservation district and you have to go through entrances to get into that two or three block radius area. A lot of tourists go there to walk around though they say pictures are discouraged. The hosts were wonderful, lovely and responsive. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan and staying there is an experience that stays with you for a long, long time. If I was living in Kyoto I would definitely want to live there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing apartment, great service and really good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

caryn

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

Wonderful

Wonderful! Great location,and service. I would highly recommend this inn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

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

Superb

it was Absolutely amazing and we (my sister and I) loved it. The Ishibekoji Ryugin is an exquisite Ryokan not to be missed. Not a single complaint!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul, San Francisco

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

Classic, elegant Riyokan

Located right in the historic area. This lovely Riyokan lets you experience a classic, elegant Japanese environment with all the luxuries of a modern home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Modern comforts in old Kyoto

Comfortable and fully equipped room, within walking distance to the ancient temples of Gion district. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Irene, Australia

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

Tradition boutique hotel in character area.

Warm welcome to a tradition hotel that enhanced and added to the experience we had in the old capital Kyoto.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful room, but ryokan is lacking in service

Our family of four stayed here for three nights. The apartment itself is fantastic: comfortable beds, modern and spacious bathroom, lovely traditional Japanese design. The location is also perfect: the neighborhood is quiet and scenic and walking distance to several temples. However, we didn't feel that the service was worthy of the property. We were looking forward to our stay based on reviews that raved about the warm welcome and exceptional service, but we didn't experience this. There was rarely anyone on the property despite there being a concierge desk in the small lobby, and our limited interactions with the concierge were not warm (we felt awkward, like we were an imposition, when we checked in, made a few requests, and checked out). In sum, when a hotel/ryokan is so expensive, you expect an impeccable room and exceptional service. Unfortunately, though the property merits the price, we found that the service did not.

8/10 Good

Adele, Los Angeles, CA

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

Luxurious ryokan in scenic historic district

I was traveling with my mother and originally had reservations at another amazingly reviewed ryokan in Gion. However, my mother balked at the idea of a shared bathroom, so I eventually found the Ryugin and am SO DELIGHTED with our experience there. I wanted the experience of staying at Ryokan with the details of a traditional Japanese inn (the tatami mats, the art, the tiny private gardens), but also wanted modern amenities like a luxurious modern bathroom and wifi. The Ryugin surpassed all our expectations. First of all, if you're looking for an authentic/historic/picturesque experience, its location can't be beat. It's in one of the oldest parts of Gion, accessible only by foot (but a car drop-off is only a short walk away - less than a block), through lovely stone paved lanes lined with gorgeous traditional homes. It's next to historic pathways, lined by traditional shops and Shrines and tea houses of note. And ninnenzaka/sannenzaka (the picture postcard winding streets chockful of sweet/ceramics/fabric shops leading up to Kiyomizudera shrine), is a short, pretty walk away, The rooms themselves (you get several - a far cry from the usual small quarters of a ryokan) are beautifully appointed, with art nooks and traditional, but comfortable furnishings. The bathroom is luxurious and modern, but the aesthetic is still in keeping with the rest of the ryokan. I

10/10 Excellent

Wei, Sydney

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

True Japanese experience

This is the place if you are after a true Japanese experience, everything is perfect, bit pricey tho

10/10 Excellent

william, Ft. Myers Florida

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

The best Ryokan ever!

A terrific Ryokan with excellent accomodations and personal service. The manager is very special.

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, maybe they can share WhatsApp info ahead of check-in. We didn’t have Japan phone number so it was not possible to call them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takeshi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Ken, Tokyo, Japan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

人的サービスが残念なホテル

客室はやや掃除が不十分な箇所も散見され、ベッドは寝具やマットレスの質に問題あるものの、広く快適です。京都らしい風情の立地は最高です。問題は人的サービスで、コンシェルジュと称する女性も常駐しますが、夕方早々に帰ります。その後は誰もスタッフはいなくなります。残念なのは、コンシェルジュも担当者によりサービスにムラがあり、チェックアウト後は、スーツケースも含めて雨の中、荷物は自分で運ばされました。お見送り、ご挨拶もありませんでした。価格相応のサービスを期待すると、やや不満な滞在になる可能性がありそうです。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018