What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
It is a 15 minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto train station to Ishicho Shogikuen longer during rush hour). If you go by subway, take the Karasuma Subway Line from Kyoto Station, switch trains to the Tozai Subway Line at Karasumaoike Station, and get off at Kyotoshiyakusho-Mae; from there it is 5 minutes by foot to Ishicho Shogikuen.
Kawaramachidori, Takeyamchi higashi iru Nakagyo-ku
Kyoto-shi
Kyoto-fu
京都市中京区河原町竹谷町東入る
