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Ishibekoji Ryugin

Higashiyama, Kyoto

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.55 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/523 Jan 2026

Mei Mui • Family Trip

We had a wonderful stay during our Japan trip and truly appreciated. The location is excellent—set in a quiet area yet within walking distance of nearby landmarks, which made exploring very easy. It’s a great balance between convenience and relaxation. The staff were incredibly friendly and thoughtful, and there were no issues communicating in English. They even contacted us in advance to confirm our estimated arrival time, allowing us to drop off our luggage before check-in, which was very helpful. The room was very well maintained and beautifully designed. We especially loved how it blends traditional Japanese elements with modern style. The heated floor in bathroom and living area were a standout feature and made the stay exceptionally comfortable. Overall, a warm, comfortable, and thoughtfully run hotel—highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan.

5.0/51 Dec 2025

KYUNGYEON • Family Trip

4인 가족여행 숙소로 최적. 다이닝룸 넓고

5.0/517 Oct 2025

Tat Man • Couple Trip

Wonderful wonderful property in a wonderful wonderful neighborhood and location. An ideal place to stay whether it is your first or tenth time visiting Kyoto.

5.0/59 Dec 2024

Yun

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.

5.0/56 Nov 2024

Megat

Really nice

5.0/517 Jun 2024

Daniel • Family Trip

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.

5.0/55 Jun 2023

Tat Man • Family Trip

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.

5.0/59 May 2019

Madeleine • Family Trip

Amazing apartment, great service and really good location

5.0/53 Jun 2018

caryn • Couple Trip

Wonderful! Great location,and service. I would highly recommend this inn.

5.0/520 Oct 2017

Friedrich • Family Trip

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!!

5.0/516 Oct 2017

YunHee • Family Trip

여자 5명이서 갔는데 화장품에 팩까지 있고 여성용품도 인원수대로 준비해줘서 너무 좋았어요. 위치도 청수사 바로 밑이라 기모노 체험하다가 힘들때 들어와서 쉬기도 하고 정말 좋았네요. 숙소에서 입을 수 있는 옷과 양말까지 제공해줘서 정말정말 좋았고 깨끗하고 아늑하고 또 이용하고 싶을정도로 만족입니다.

5.0/53 Jul 2017

Paul

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.

5.0/525 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

京都の隠れ家的高級旅館。京都らしい京都を感じられるとてもいい宿でした。是非、また利用したいと思います。

5.0/524 Mar 2016

Wei • Couple Trip

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

4.0/519 Jun 2017

Thomas • Couple Trip

Comfortable and fully equipped room, within walking distance to the ancient temples of Gion district. We would stay here again.

4.0/521 Sep 2016

Irene • Couple Trip

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

4.0/59 Jun 2016

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

4.0/528 Mar 2016

Adele

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

3.0/519 Nov 2016

Blue

호텔외부공간 이나 부대시설이 전혀 없고 심지어 료칸도 5분이사우걸어가야 하며 하루에 1회 이용가능한 공동 목욕탕이므로 참고하세요

2.0/516 Apr 2018

Ken

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。

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Shimogawara town 463-12, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, JP

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out10:30 AM

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

There is no front desk at this property. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
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.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

About Ishibekoji Ryugin

Ishibekoji Ryugin Location
With a stay at Ishibekoji Ryugin, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 3-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and 13 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Shijo Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Ishibekoji Ryugin Facility and Service
This smoke-free guesthouse was built in 2012.

Ishibekoji Ryugin Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - Wed, 12 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children