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Ishiba Ryokan

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this historic Hirosaki ryokan

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Rollaway beds, free WiFi
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Mototeramachi 55, Hirosaki, Aomori-ken, 036-8355
  • Popular LocationHirosaki Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHirosaki Castle11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHirosaki City Museum13 min walk
  • AirportAomori (AOJ)52 min drive

Room options

Traditional Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.9/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Twin Room with Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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About the neighborhood

Hirosaki

In Hirosaki .With a stay at this Hirosaki ryokan, you'll be steps from United Church of Christ in Japan Hirosaki Church and a 5-minute walk from Hirosaki Catholic Church. Hirosaki Park and Too Gijyuku Gaijin Kyoshikan are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hirosaki Park - 4 min walk
  • Hirosaki Castle - 11 min walk
  • Hirosaki City Museum - 13 min walk
  • Saisho-in Temple - 13 min walk
  • Hirosaki City Apple Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Hirosaki Gaukuin Dai Mae Station - 3 min drive
  • Chuohirosaki Station - 8 min walk
  • Aomori Airport (AOJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • 煮干結社弘前店 - 3 min walk
  • 葡瑠満 - 3 min walk
  • コトリcafe - 5 min walk
  • パティスリー ヴェルジェ - 4 min walk
  • 時代屋 - 3 min walk

About this property

Ishiba Ryokan

Enjoy the free WiFi at this historic Hirosaki ryokan
Ishiba Ryokan offers its guests a spa tub and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Hirosaki ryokan is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1879
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Ishiba Ryokan offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 864 for adults and JPY 1,296 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Spa tub

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 1080.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 864 for adults and JPY 1296 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1080.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Ishiba Ryokan Hirosaki
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ishiba Ryokan to the airport?

Ishiba Ryokan is 17.6 mi (52-min drive) away from the Aomori Airport (AOJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ishiba Ryokan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ishiba Ryokan.

Does Ishiba Ryokan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ishiba Ryokan, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 864 for adults and JPY 1296 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Ishiba Ryokan?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ishiba Ryokan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ishiba Ryokan?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Ishiba Ryokan have a pool?

Ishiba Ryokan does not have a pool.

Does Ishiba Ryokan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Ishiba Ryokan to downtown Hirosaki?

Ishiba Ryokan is 0.4 mi away from Hirosaki.

Ishiba Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, atmospheric place to stay a mere minutes walk from the park made this the perfect place for visiting to view the blossoms. The hospitality of the host was also unmatched with great recommendations of the area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and Welcoming Ryokan
We had a thoroughly relaxing overnight stay at Ishiba Ryokan. The owners’ hospitality exceeded expectation, even driving us to a local restaurant. The on-site onsen was soothing and the traditional beds comfortable. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay took us back in time due to the ryokan’s historic past. It’s rustic charm, welcoming owner and helpful staff made for a memorable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The boss is very kind to send us to the train station. he also give us a welcome drink likely if you inform early he will be able to provide you transport if he is free walking distance to hirosaki castle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Budget traveler
Perfect central location to Hirosaki Castle and sights. Very walkable. This is wonderful for the budget traveler looking to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Irvine, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just to get the only negative out of the way, keeping a 100+ year old building updated isn't easy. For example, the indoor plumbing is exposed in the restroom. That's really all I have for a negative comment. Moving on... The people running this place really left a good impression on me. Very attentive. They kept tour information handy, so my first day's adventures were thanks to what was at the front desk. I wasn't just handed the tour guide, we walked through it together. I was told the cafe at one of the gardens is really good, so I ate there, and had to agree. Also, because there was a festival going on (Neputa), those who wanted to go were walked to two rows of reserved chairs 15 minutes before things got started. Oh, and the seats were conveniently located between a couple of food stalls. The room was nice as well. The standard futon, tatami mats, and tea set (and hot water container delivered outside your door twice a day). I also had a nice view of a little garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

PhoebeT, Sugar Land, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unaware this ryokan is considered a "nationally designated important cultural property" until we saw the plague on the wall outside the main entrance. The young manager/owner(?) is very courteous and insisted driving us to restaurants for dinners even though they are 10 - 15 min. walk away. He also drove us to the train station early in the morning so we can catch our connection. We truly appreciate his Japanese hospitality. Another unexpected thing was that one early early morning, we found mama-san (old lady) cleaning our shoes left on the shoe racks at the hotel entrance. I felt embarrassed but also very pampered. Definitely excellent service and an experience not found in hotels. Have already recommended this ryokan to my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A True Historical Experience
I was looking for an authentic Japanese ryokan experience, and Ishiba Ryokan is it! Built in 1879, it is a designated historical property, and although it has updated electrical and plumbing systems, it still has the ambiance of an old Japanese inn, with old wood and creaky stairs in the original wing (there is an additional wing with slightly newer rooms as well) and rooms with tatami mats and futon for bedding. So comfy! It is definitely not one of the super-premium, high-priced, estate ryokan with its own sushi master and kimono-clad staff. It is family run and friendly, perfectly located near the Hirosaki castle park, gardens and old samurai residences. For large groups, there is a dining room, and a kaiseki Japanese breakfast is extra by request. The communal bath is clean and not too hot (I have been scalded by the bath in other inns), and the rooms all have views of the simple but beautiful courtyard. And next door is a tiny private bar with a 1960s Rat Pack theme! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018