Kurhaus Ishibashi Ryokan, Izu Peninsula, Japan

Kurhaus Ishibashi Ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style inn with many hot spring baths, located in Shimoda - a town of South Izu Peninsula. South Izu is famous for its beautiful beaches, great nature and fresh seafood.

About 10min from Rendaiji Station. (One stop before Shimoda Sta.) Free Pick-Up Shuttle available only from Rendaiji Sta. Subject to time and driver availability.

Our ryokan has 10 kinds of Onsen (natural hot spring bath) to relax. We are 7 min by car from Izukyu-Shimoda-eki Station, Izu-kyuko Line. But you can also walk to Shimoda area.

We provide you with many ways to relax and shape up with our variety of featured baths.Try our onsen with cascading water and sauna with steam from our hot spring. Also, our roten-buro (outdoor bath) in the garden refreshes your body.

Guest rooms are Japanese-style and we also have Western style rooms. All rooms en-suite. Guests can enjoy our ballroom and lounge, as well as availing of parking lots, gymnasium, and tea house.

Check-in is from 3PM and check-out is 10AM.

Major credit can be used for the room fee payment.

Meals can be ordered separately.

Breakfast (1575Yen) -- order when you check-in.

Dinner (3675Yen) -- order by e-mail once you confirmed your booking. Both meals are Japanese-style.

Chidren who do not use futon (Japanese bed) are charged 1575yen per person per night. Also 150yen of bathing tax applied. Children at 6yrs or above are charged the same rate as adults.

There are separate baths for men and women. There is also a bubble bath, jet bath, onsen (hot spring) with cascading water, roten-buro (outdoor bath), relaxing area, aqua therapy, aroma therapy as well as promenade.

==NOTE==

Hot Spring Spa Tax (usually 150yen per person per night) is included in the room fee. It is required for properties with natural hot spring baths such as our ryokan.

******Directions******

By Train

10min from Rendaiji Station. (One stop before Shimoda Sta.)

After getting out the exit of the station, walk west and cross a river. Cross the Shimoda Hwy (Route 414), cross another small river and walk until a T intersection. Turn left and walk until the road crosses Route 118 before a river. Don't cross the river. Turn right and walk on Route 118 until you pass a little creek. Turn right and walk along the creek. You will see us on the right side of the road, left side of the creek.

Free Pick-Up Shuttle available only from Rendaiji Sta. Subject to time and driver availability.

Take bus or taxi from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, Izu-kyuko Line (7 min).

Take Tokkyu Special Express Odoriko-go from Tokyo to Shimoda, or, take the Shinkansen from Tokyo or Nagoya to Shimoda via Atami and Izukyu.

By Car

From Tomei-do Expressway/Atsugi Interchange, take the Atsugi Odawara Doro Road to Shimoda via Route 135, or take the Tomei-do Expressway/Numazu Interchange to Shimoda via Route 136 and 414.

== Past comment posted in April 2008 ==

the dinner was amazing and the room was huge! i would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone!