Ishibekoji Ryugin

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Close to Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner, Ishibekoji Ryugin has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Ishibekoji Ryugin is near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Shimogawara town 463-12, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese gate, a cherry blossom tree, and a stone path.
    Kodai-ji Temple
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Traditional Japanese architecture with ornate lanterns and signage.
    Gion Corner
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
    Kiyomizu Temple
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ラ・ボンバンス祇園
    2 min walk
  • 特級ラーメン
    2 min walk
  • Hario Cafe Kyoto
    1 min walk
  • ラーメン 勝鞍
    2 min walk
  • SWAY COFFEE ROASTERY
    3 min walk

About this property

Ishibekoji Ryugin

  • Upscale guest house near Kiyomizu Temple
  • Close to Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner, Ishibekoji Ryugin has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
    • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and separate dining areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ishibekoji Ryugin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ishibekoji Ryugin?

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?

Checkout 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. Shijo Street and Gion Corner are also within 10 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 15 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Ishibekoji Ryugin Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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great location, wonderful house, japanese traditonal style
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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4인 가족여행 숙소로 최적. 다이닝룸 넓고
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing apartment, great service and really good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

Wonderful! Great location,and service. I would highly recommend this inn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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4/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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6/10 Okay

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가족단위 또는 두 커플이상 이용 시 적합

호텔외부공간 이나 부대시설이 전혀 없고 심지어 료칸도 5분이사우걸어가야 하며 하루에 1회 이용가능한 공동 목욕탕이므로 참고하세요
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8/10 Good

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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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。
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8/10 Good

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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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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True Japanese experience

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

10/10 Excellent

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The best Ryokan ever!

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

옛공간에 온 미래의 타임캡슐

좋아요 위치도 좋고 옛날로 돌아간기분인데 시설은 최신식이어서 기분이 좋았어요
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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地理位置很好，并且有床，很舒适。