Ryokan Traditional Kyoto Inn serving Kyoto cuisine IZYASU - Former Ryokan Izuyasui
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and culture – Check location 600-8156 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashinotoin-dori Shimo Juzuyamachi-agaru Sasaya-cho 272 , Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and culture – Check location
*8.1* Kyoto Tower: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
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Stay in the Heart of Kyoto –
One of our top picks in Kyoto.Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm. Just a 2-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, this nonsmoking property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and guestrooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Guests can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and an iPad is available in each room.
The shoji paper screens, futon beds and zen atmosphere of Izuyasu’s rooms will transport guests to the Kyoto of the past. Each room offers both air-conditioning and heating facilities.
Guests can enjoy massage services upon request. A peaceful courtyard is also featured.
Japanese breakfast and dinner are available with a reservation. All meals are served in guest rooms.
Izuyasu Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and JR Kyoto Train Station.
Shimogyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and culture.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Area Info
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple0.2 miles
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Kyoto Tower0.3 miles
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Gojo Station0.3 miles
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Kyoto Porta0.3 miles
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Kyoto Station0.4 miles
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Kiyomizu Gojo Station0.5 miles
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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple0.5 miles
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Sanjusangen-do Temple0.6 miles
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Kyoto National Museum0.6 miles
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Aeon Mall Kyoto0.7 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Lauson Supermarket0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Itami Airport23.2 miles
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Kobe Airport39.2 miles
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Kansai International Airport48.3 miles
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Gion Shijo Station1.1 miles
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Tofuku-ji Temple1.2 miles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple1.4 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum1.4 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto1.5 miles
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Shoren-in Temple1.7 miles
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine1.8 miles
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Nijo Castle1.8 miles
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Heian Shrine2.1 miles
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Imperial Palace2.3 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The ryokan was built in 1839 and is fully functional with all the modern flourishes of air conditioning, wi-fi, an iPad in each room and modern bathrooms. Hig...”
Australia“Good and Plentiful Japanese Breakfast served in our Room. Excellent Privat Onsen!!!! Great Room with very good Garden View. Good parking Space. Very Friendly an...”
Thailand“My best stay in Japan. Traditional ryokan situated in the centre of Kyoto - 10 min walk from Kyoto station and even closer to another metro station. The place i...”
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Outdoors
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Massage Additional charge
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
General
- Adults only
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Children & Beds
This ryokan does not accommodate children.
No cribs are available
No extra beds are available
Traditional Kyoto Inn serving Kyoto cuisine IZYASU - Former Ryokan Izuyasui accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The shared bathroom is available from 07:00-10:30 and from 16:00-23:00.
To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to check-in date. Breakfast can be booked at the time of check-in.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
