Ishicho Shogikuen

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Takeya-machi Higashi-iru, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Japan, 604-0901

Highlights

Inside city center

Inside city center

100% Positive
Based on guest reviews
930 meters to Kyoto Imperial Palace
Gift/souvenir shop
Coffee shop
Car park

Facilities

Car park

Large indoor bath

Bicycles

Shops

Fax

Go game

Shogi

Shared toilet

Room comfort and quality 4.0
Service 3.9
Meal 3.8
Facilities 3.5
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Closest transportation

Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is within 0.54 km

Sanjo Keihan Subway Station is within 0.76 km

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3.3Good

Location rating score

Location - Inside city center
Popular landmarks
Nishiki Market Shopping District
1.4 km
Gion
1.4 km
Nijō Castle
1.8 km
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
2.7 km
Ginkakuji Temple
2.9 km
Closest landmarks
Sekisui Bar
200 m
WAK Japan
220 m
Farmers
220 m
Ippodo Tea Kyoto
270 m
Ippo-do Tea Shop
280 m

Important information

Service3.9
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating3.3
Closest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance from airport39.6 km

Rooms available at Ishicho Shogikuen

Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 5 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 4 futons
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 5 futons
Please provide dates to see prices.
Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 5 futons
Please provide dates to see prices.
Japanese-style Room (East Wing)
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 4 futons
Please provide dates to see prices.
Japanese-style Room (East Wing)
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 4 futons
Please provide dates to see prices.
More about Ishicho Shogikuen Exterior view

More about Ishicho Shogikuen

Located on the ruins of the Kido Takayoshi residence, a famous historical figure, the hotel is in a quiet neighborhood. Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine is prepared with seasonal ingredients, and the onsen helps guests relax after their journey.

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Mahjong
  • Shogi
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Services and conveniences
  • Fax
  • Gift/souvenir shop
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Getting around
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor]
  • Parking [paid]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning (free)
  • Bath towel
  • Bathtub
  • Heating (free)
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Safety box (free)
  • Toilet
  • Toilet with bidet
  • Toothbrush
  • TV with free channels
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Mineral spring
Health benefits
  • Nerve pain/Rheumatism
  • Hemorrhoid aid
  • Illness recovery/Stress relief
  • Articular pain aid
  • Muscle pain aid
  • Frozen shoulders aid
  • Neuralgia aid
  • Bruise aid
  • Sensitivity to cold aid
Spring quality
  • Simple hot spring

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    30 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~23:30 and 06:00~09:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    25 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~23:30 and 06:00~09:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    25 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~23:30 and 06:00~09:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0

Location

Takeya-machi Higashi-iru, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Japan, 604-0901

Good3.3

Location

Airports
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM)
    39.6 km
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    64.9 km
Public transportation
  • Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
    540 m
  • Sanjo Keihan Subway Station
    760 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Dou Kataoka Sports-Massage Clinic
    290 m
Shopping
  • Kyoto Station Building
    3.5 km
Convenience store
  • Lawson
    240 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    350 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Nishiki Market Shopping District
    1.4 km
  • Gion
    1.4 km
  • Nijō Castle
    1.8 km
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    2.7 km
  • Ginkakuji Temple
    2.9 km
  • Sanjusangendo Temple
    3.0 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    3.5 km
  • Kinkakuji Temple
    4.6 km
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    5.4 km
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park
    8.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Sekisui Bar
    200 m
  • WAK Japan
    220 m
  • Farmers
    220 m
  • Ippodo Tea Kyoto
    270 m
  • Ippo-do Tea Shop
    280 m
  • Teramachi Street
    290 m
  • Dou Kataoka Sports-Massage Clinic
    290 m
  • Metro Nightclub
    290 m
  • Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall
    300 m
  • Kamiji Kakimoto Shop
    300 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    The property
    • Opened in 1981
    • Number of floors5
    • Number of rooms48
    • Number of restaurants0

    Property announcements

    Child A meals are Japanese/Western combined childrens meals.

    Reviews of Ishicho Shogikuen from verified guests

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    3.9
    • Room comfort and quality score 4 out of 5 and is a high score in Kyoto
      Room comfort and quality4.0
    • Service score 3.9 out of 5 and is a high score in Kyoto
      Service3.9
    • Meal score 3.8 out of 5 and is a high score in Kyoto
      Meal 3.8
    • Facilities score 3.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Kyoto
      Facilities3.5
    • Location score 3.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Kyoto
      Location3.3
    • Bath score 3.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Kyoto
      Bath3.3
    High score for Kyoto

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    1. 2.2

      N/A from Hong Kong SAR, China
      Group

      “Acceptable”

      We went there for cherry blossom and requested the hotel to book few restaurants for us. The hotel refused until we checked in. Therefore, we were not able to book the preferred restaurants around. To my surprise that the staff were not helpful and knowl

      Reviewed April 10, 2017
    2. 4.6

      Madi from United States
      Couple

      “Exceptional”

      Great place. During my budget Japan trip, i was staying in the cheapest place i could find but wanted to splurge on one night at Ischicho to experience the Kaiseki dinner. I was with 2 other people and the price was definitely worth it for the dinner. Brea

      Reviewed April 03, 2017
    3. 4.2

      Akako from United Kingdom
      Group

      “Excellent”

      Some of the staff couldn't speak well english but they try the best to help us

      Reviewed May 09, 2016
    4. 3.7

      Singapore from Singapore
      Couple

      “Very good”

      Cosy little ryokan-style hotel. Getting there initially was a challenge, but found it quite convenient after we have checked in and were briefed by the staff about the subway stations nearby. Only smoking rooms are available, but they offered to de-ordoriz

      Reviewed April 17, 2015
    5. 5.0

      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in July 2017

      “サービス最高”

      今回、部屋食と荷物のデリバリーサービスのプランで宿泊しました。とても快適な旅行ができ、大変良かったです。食事も美味しかったし、街にも近くて観光にも便利な場所でした。京都旅行にはおすすめの宿だと思います。

      Reviewed July 20, 2017
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    This property is in high demand.