Listed as a Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan, historic Ishiba Ryokan is located in Hirosaki, about a 10-minute walk from Hirosaki Castle. This homely inn features a Japanese garden, home-cooked meals with seasonal delicacies and cosy Japanese-style rooms. The air-conditioned rooms at Ryokan Ishiba have tatami flooring and traditional futon beds. Guests can relax with a fresh cup of tea and enjoy the views of the natural surroundings. Some rooms include a private bathroom. Guests can rent a bicycle from the hotel and have fun exploring the nearby park. The hotel houses a ski school, and fishing and hiking are available in the area. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the lobby. Multi-course meals (kaiseki) are served for breakfast and dinner, featuring seasonal specialities made from fresh local ingredients. Hirosaki Park is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and Hirosaki City Museum is less than a 5-minute taxi ride away. Free parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
High score for Hirosaki
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    Jennifer
    Germany Germany
    A beautiful old Ryokan with well-kept wooden interior, a lovely garden and a nice in-house onsen. Close to Hirosaki castle. Some interesting history to be discovered in the house. The tatami were wonderful, as was the yukata provided. The host was...
  • Simona
    Italy Italy
    This typical and historical Ryokan mantains a huge charme of the passed time, though is complete of many comforts and amenities of the present. The owner is incredibly welcoming and showed us all the kindness a tourist could ever desire. He gave...
  • Sandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Service was excellent by the owners of the ryokan. We were treated to a free drink in the bar and given excellent recommendations for dinner. What really made it special was the small little things like green tea and biscuits waiting for us in our...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ishiba Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Ski
  • Ski school
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Ishiba Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ishiba Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that payment with American Express credit card is not accepted at this hotel.

    FAQs about Ishiba Ryokan

    • Check-in at Ishiba Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Ishiba Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ishiba Ryokan is 0.9 miles from the centre of Hirosaki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ishiba Ryokan include:

      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quadruple

    • Yes, Ishiba Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Ishiba Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental