Ishibekoji Ryugin

Guesthouse in Kyoto, 3-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine

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November 2025

22

December 2025

Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds | Terrace/patio

Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds | Living area | 46-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, heated floors

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds | In-room dining

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Ishibekoji Ryugin offers an upscale guesthouse experience near Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market. Enjoy rejuvenating massages, spa services, and in-room WiFi. Convenient luggage storage is available for visitors exploring Kyoto's cultural treasures.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

AED 1,361 total

8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Tomorrow

Nov 23 - Nov 24

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

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Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Sleeps 5
2 Twin Beds

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Sleeps 6
4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Shimogawara town 463-12, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825

What's nearby

Kodai-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
‪家傳ちりめん山椒やよい - ‬2 min walk
‪カフェレストランやよい - ‬2 min walk
‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬2 min walk
‪京だんご藤菜美高台寺店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ishibekoji Ryugin

Upscale guesthouse near Kiyomizu Temple

Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Ishibekoji Ryugin has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
46-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and separate dining areas

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

AED 1,818 total

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Conveniences

Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

No elevator

More

1 building
3 floors
Built in 2012
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
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
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Stovetop

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

Pets not 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Children 11 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

Property is also known as

Ishibekoji

Ishibekoji Ryugin

Ishibekoji Ryugin Inn

Ishibekoji Ryugin Inn Kyoto

Ishibekoji Ryugin Kyoto

Ishibekoji Ryugin Guesthouse

Ishibekoji Ryugin Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ishibekoji Ryugin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ishibekoji Ryugin located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Kodai-ji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 15 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 16 minutes.

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Ishibekoji Ryugin Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man

17 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megat

6 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really nice

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yun

9 December 2024

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

Daniel

17 June 2024

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

Tat Man

5 June 2023

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

9 May 2019

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

caryn

3 June 2018

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

4/10 Poor

Ken

16 April 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

20 October 2017

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

YunHee

16 October 2017

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

하룻밤 묵었던 숙소지만 정말 좋은 기억으로 남았어요

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul, San Francisco

3 July 2017

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

19 June 2017

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

6/10 Okay

Blue

19 November 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

가족단위 또는 두 커플이상 이용 시 적합

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

8/10 Good

Irene, Australia

21 September 2016

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

25 July 2016

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

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。

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

9 June 2016

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

28 March 2016

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

24 March 2016

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

28 November 2015

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.

8/10 Good

Jung-ho, Seoul

31 August 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

옛공간에 온 미래의 타임캡슐

좋아요 위치도 좋고 옛날로 돌아간기분인데 시설은 최신식이어서 기분이 좋았어요

8/10 Good

じぇり

29 November 2014

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

ひっそりと京都を満喫できる宿

５人で、一体感をもちながらプライバシーも保て、みんなが満足した。ミニキッチンのカトラリーがよかった。「トンネルを抜けると…」という感じで別世界へいざなわれた観があり、京都旅行を満喫できた。

10/10 Excellent

张弘, 成都

15 April 2014

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

地理位置很好，并且有床，很舒适。

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

22 April 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

22 April 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

10 April 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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Ishibekoji Ryugin Reviews

Exceptional

9.8

9.8

9.2

9.6

9.8

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man

Tat Man

10/10 Excellent

Megat

Megat

10/10 Excellent

Yun

Yun

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Daniel

10/10 Excellent

Tat Man

Amazing Amazing Place in Kyoto

Tat Man

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Madeleine

10/10 Excellent