About this property
Located 500 metres from Kintetsu Iseshi Train Station, Hoshidekan Ryokan (a member of the Japanese Inn Group) is a wooden building that was built in the 1920's and provides Japanese-style rooms with free WiFi, an LCD TV and traditional futon bedding. It has shared bath and a courtyard garden. Rooms at Hoshidekan have paper screens, a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low wooden table. An air conditioner, slippers and green tea are provided. Bathrooms, toilets and washroom are shared. The Geku Ise Shrine is a 18-minute walk from the hotel. On-site parking is free and requires a reservation. The hotel has baths that can be reserved for private use, and a free-use internet station is provided at the lobby. A coin launderette is available. Guests staying with a meal plan will be served Japanese breakfast in the dining room.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Valentin
Norway“Gorgeous vintage Ryokan, for an authentic experience in Ise. Not far from the train station and from a couple of bus stops that take you to the two big shrines. Beautiful rooms and inner garden, architecture very reminiscent of the merchant houses...” - Lovisa
Sweden“The staff was super lovely and helpful. The room was cozy and the shared facilities were clean and nice. The building is old and absolutely beautiful” - Ching
Hong Kong“The house is a, very beautiful and well maintained.” - Arthur
United Kingdom“Everything feels like a movie, the staff made me feel at home, the space is so picturesque, and every detail matters. It's a place not only to stay, but to appreciate. I can't express how quaint, chill, and warm that place is. It's magical. I am...” - Ya
Singapore“It was an old guesthouse but pretty well kept, and very authentic experience in staying in the tatami rooms. Host was really friendly and nice, gave all the guests tour around the inn. There's also trinkets of histories peppered around for guests...” - Claire
Australia“A heart-warming step into days of old with individual personal touches.” 
Brendan Australia“Considerate host and convenient/interesting location”- Petr
Czech Republic“Great stay in a traditional ryokan. The house has its own character, and although it can be creaky sometimes, it's just charming. The host was very kind and always helpful. Comfortable room, perfect bath.” - Mathieu
France“Unique Ryokan style with old typical house style and tatamis rooms, with beautiful inner garden. I highly recommend this place for a unique experience in Japan. Enjoy the peaceful environment during your stay here! There is also a library with...” - Daniel
New Zealand“Hoshidekan is a family run Ryokan of exceptional character and beauty - 4 generations ago the same family had this superb building made, and it represents a rare touch stone to Japan's past. With Ghibli-esque feel, wonderfully attentive and kind...”
Property surroundings
House rules
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.
The fine print
The property is an old wooden building built in the 1920s. Please note that guests may experience minor inconveniences, such as noise travelling easily throughout the building.
Guests coming to JR Iseshi Train Station should pass through the concourse and go to Kintetsu Iseshi Train Station. Exiting through the Kintetsu Iseshi Station ticket gate is the easiest way to access the hotel.
Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in.
Please note, guest rooms are located on the 2nd floor. There is no lift and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
