Izuyasu (in Japanese, Ryori Ryoshuku Izuyasu) has served food and lodging since 1839, when it opened as a restaurant and inn in the temple town in front of Higashi Honganji. It is about 10 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. Before you book, three things matter: the eight rooms have a toilet but no bath of their own; children aged 7 and under cannot stay; and the doors lock at 23:00.
Izuyasu at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 Sasaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8156 |
| Founded | 1839, in front of Higashi Honganji |
| Rooms | 8, all with a toilet; no bath in the rooms |
| In the rooms | No TV, phone or clock; Wi-Fi, hair dryer, yukata |
| Check-in / out | 15:00–21:00 / 11:00 (terms) |
| Doors lock | 23:00 |
| Baths | Three private family baths, until 23:00; morning showers only |
| Children | Aged 7 and under cannot stay |
| Phone | +81-75-371-1574 |
From the official site and terms, read October 20, 2026.
The house and the rooms at Izuyasu
What kind of inn is it?
The building is a wooden Kyoto townhouse from the 1830s; the front and the garden are kept close to how they were at the founding, and the water facilities have been renovated. The woodblock artist Shiko Munakata stayed for several months late in life while making sliding-door paintings for Higashi Honganji’s Shoseien garden. The inn describes itself as a hideaway for everyday Kyoto, and says it holds back a little on service and does not stage “Kyoto” for show. Works by Ito Jakuchu and Ono Chikkyo hang in the house, and there is a library lounge of Kyoto books.
What are the rooms like?
There are eight rooms: Japanese-style rooms in Superior and Standard grades, and two Deluxe rooms that mix Japanese and Western style, each with a second room. Every room has its own toilet. The Superior rooms take 2 to 4 guests; the others take up to 2. Rooms have Wi-Fi, a hair dryer, towels, bath socks, and yukata and samue (light work clothes) in gauze.
The inn keeps no TV, phone or clock in the rooms; the FAQ says to ask at booking if you want a TV. Because the building is the original wooden structure, the FAQ notes that outside sounds cannot be shut out completely. The whole inn is non-smoking, e-cigarettes included.
Kaiseki dinner and breakfast at Izuyasu
What is dinner like?
The seventh-generation owner, a chef and tea practitioner, changes the menu with each of the 24 seasonal divisions of the old calendar. Dinner is a 7-course seasonal kaiseki chosen by the kitchen, starting at 19:00 for all staying guests. It is served in the main hall, at the counter on some nights, or in your room in the two Deluxe rooms; ask in advance for the counter or your room. The cellar keeps Kyoto sake and dozens of wines.
| Meal | Price per person | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaiseki dinner | 15,400 yen | From 19:00 |
| Breakfast (Kyoto home-style dishes) | 1,870 yen | Choose 7:00–8:30 |
From the official meals page and FAQ, read October 20, 2026. Meal prices include consumption tax and service charge.
For a birthday or anniversary, the Japanese FAQ says guests who take a meal other than breakfast get one bottle of wine per group, red, white or sparkling.
Can the inn handle allergies or a vegan diet?
The Japanese FAQ says the inn handles allergies, vegan and vegetarian requests; tell it about any food restrictions when you book. The meals page adds that same-day requests may not be possible.
Bathing at Izuyasu
Is there a bath in the room?
No. Instead there are three private family baths in the house, used by one party at a time. They are open until 23:00; in the morning, showers only. There is no large shared bath or open-air bath on the official pages. Ask the inn how the family baths are allocated. Hair dye and bleach are not allowed in the baths.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. The family baths are private, but ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Children, prices, cancellation and payment at Izuyasu
Can children stay?
Each official room page says children aged 7 and under cannot stay. The house rules also say minors cannot stay alone without a guardian’s permission.
How much does a stay cost, and is there a city tax?
The official site lists meal prices but not room rates; the booking page shows plans and prices once you choose dates. Under the terms, the basic charge is the room plus breakfast and dinner. On top, the City of Kyoto charges an accommodation tax per person per night, by the room-only rate (meals and consumption tax excluded), from March 1, 2026:
| Room-only rate per person per night | Tax |
|---|---|
| Under 6,000 yen | 200 yen |
| 6,000 to under 20,000 yen | 400 yen |
| 20,000 to under 50,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
| 50,000 to under 100,000 yen | 4,000 yen |
| 100,000 yen and over | 10,000 yen |
Source: City of Kyoto (Japanese), read October 20, 2026.
What is the cancellation policy?
For one or two guests, the terms list these fees, as a share of the basic charge:
| When you cancel | Fee |
|---|---|
| 14 days before or earlier | Free |
| 10 days before | 80% |
| 1 week before | 100% |
| The day before / on the day / no-show | 100% |
From the official terms of accommodation (Japanese), read October 20, 2026.
Larger groups have a different table in the terms. The terms add that a booking site’s own cancellation rules may take priority, so check your plan. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The house rules list Japanese yen, or a credit card or voucher the inn accepts. Traveler’s checks and currency exchange are not accepted. The booking page does not show which card brands.
Getting to Izuyasu from Kyoto Station
By train, the access page says about 10 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. By car, it is about 20 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi interchange, and the Japanese access page lists four free parking spaces, reservation required; mention your car when you book. The official pages do not mention a pickup. The inn keeps luggage before check-in and after checkout.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Izuyasu
- Check in by 21:00. Under the terms, if you arrive later without contacting the inn, the booking may be treated as canceled; see our late arrival guide.
- The doors lock at 23:00, and the front desk is staffed from 7:00 to 23:00.
- Pack for a stay without a TV or clock in the room.
- Bookings open six months before your stay. The contact form and phone (9:00–19:00) are the official ways to ask questions.
- No pets, except guide dogs and other assistance dogs.
Frequently asked questions
Do the rooms at Izuyasu have their own bath?
Can children stay at Izuyasu?
What time is check-in at Izuyasu?
What is the cancellation policy at Izuyasu?
How do I get to Izuyasu?
Bottom line (2026): Izuyasu is a quiet Kyoto restaurant inn from 1839, a short walk from Kyoto Station, built around a 7-course seasonal kaiseki. Rooms have no bath, TV or clock, guests share three private family baths, and children aged 7 and under cannot stay. Book on the official English booking page and check your plan’s rules there.
Sources
Every fact about the inn is from Izuyasu’s official pages: home (Japanese), home (English), about, rooms, meals, access, FAQ, the terms of accommodation, the house rules and the official English booking page. The tax rates are from the City of Kyoto. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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