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Seikoro Ryokan

4.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats) | View from room
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Family Room 12 Tatami Mats with Twin Bed Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (8-10 Tatami Mats)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (8-10 Tatami Mats) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (8-10 Tatami Mats)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Room 12 Tatami Mats with Twin Bed Room

Family Room 12 Tatami Mats with Twin Bed Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room 12 Tatami Mats with Twin Bed Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (6-8 Tatami Mats)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (6-8 Tatami Mats) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (6-8 Tatami Mats)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats)

Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Deluxe Family Room, 2 single beds + 3 futon, Private bathroom, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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467 Nishitachibana-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6050907

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 2 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪なか卯河原町五条店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪五條楽園 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pub Rock Stock - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪マールカフェ - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Seikoro Ryokan

Upscale ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Gion Corner and Kyoto Tower, Seikoro Ryokan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • A gift shop, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Down comforters and extra futons (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

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 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,400 per person
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 3:30 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1901
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 4400 per person
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 11000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ryokan Seikoro
Seikoro
Seikoro Kyoto
Seikoro Ryokan
Seikoro Ryokan Kyoto
Seikoro Hotel Kyoto
Seikoro Ryokan Kyoto
Seikoro Ryokan Ryokan
Seikoro Ryokan Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Seikoro Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Seikoro Ryokan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Seikoro Ryokan?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM–7:30 PM, and from 3:00 PM–9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Seikoro Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 3000.

Where is Seikoro Ryokan located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Kamo River and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Shichijo Station is 7 minutes.

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Seikoro Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 321 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Charming staff. Excellent food. We felt very welcome and highly recommend this authentic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It was a great break from the city hussle and bustle. They were very atttentive and detailed. I requested for a chocolate cake after dinner for our anniversary and they delivered! We had dinner and breakfast both is aunthentic japanese cuisine. Recommend that you use the taxi to get there and visit senjusendo!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This is a full service ryokan. We had the 10 course dinner in our room followed by massages. The first class first hand service was unique. Well worth the experience. Once in a lifetime.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Exceptional service, staff was very kind and warm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We stayed at Seikoro for 2 nights - we had the best time. The highlights were the breakfast and close proximity to Gion, subway, and tourist spots. But what made this place special was the amazing staff! They were warm, welcoming and attentive. They helped make reservations and anticipated all our needs. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Really the best experience I’ve had in Kyoto. Public bath was great and quiet and staffs are amazing. Must visit place if you plan to experience ryokan in the heart of Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Everyone was so helpful. Loved entering the Ryoksn and then having hot tea delivered to our room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing stay in Kyoto. The most hospitable staff I have ever met. Can’t recommend this place enough as a stay in Kyoto. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff in this ryokan is very helpful and friendly. The location is ideal for visiting Gion. The property is clean, and the staff can communicate well in English, I highly recommend this place for international travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

I loved our stay at the ryokan. The staff go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy yourself, and the hospitality we experienced really made the trip. From serving our dinner to setting up our beds for the night, they were friendly, respectful, and really made sure we were relaxing and enjoying ourselves. Our room was quite large and included our own bath and sitting area. We had a view of the back garden. It was clean and comfortable. We chose to have the kaiseki dinner (additional cost), which they served in our room. The Kaiseki dinner we got was delicious and I loved how they explained each course to us. There is a public bath in the ryokan, which we took advantage of a few times. I only encountered two people the whole time we were there, and it felt like it was my own private bathhouse. All in all was a wonderful experience and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We splurge and glad we did. This was one of the highlight of our trip to Japan. We could have booked a cheaper place but wanted the real deal.... and we were not disappointed. The architecture was authentically exquisite, the service like no other place in the world (we have been most everywhere), the food 1st class, and the bath a real joy. We were so happy. Our memories of this place will last a lifetime.
Everything branch and leaf was in its place
The entrance
Go through the doors back in time to a different era.
Breakfast - we order one Japanese and one Western
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Traditional living experience. Great service but a little far from ‘attractions’ . Easy commute via train/ taxi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The ryokan is authentic in every way, so glad we got to spend a night at this beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Thoughtful staff, wonderful property - close to public transportation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10

It was an amazing experience. Wife and I loved the culture and learned a lot. I would have loved to put 5 stars but… there was black mold all over our shower room. The black mold was in the wood on the ceiling, walls, near the tub, etc. Which made it stink of mildew and is actually a safety hazard. It’s in serious need of replacing all the wood because you cant just scrub it out; when black mold is in wood, it’s EVERYWHERE. Otherwise, the staff was VERY lovely and welcoming, the food was amazing, and the view and aesthetics were everything you could ask for to feel like you’re living in a traditional Japanese setting. Would definitely come back one day, hopefully they have the mold issue fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A wonderful stay. Very kind staff. Thank you for your welcoming. I strongly recommend this Ryokan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Seikoro Ryokan is truly unique. After 23 business trips to Japan over the last decade, I finally took a vacation trip with my wife to see what I had missed. We decided inKyoto to stay at a traditional Ryokan as opposed to the normally outstanding Japanese major hotels. We made the right decision. This was an ethereal 3 days in every way, room was awesome, the breakfasts and one Kaiseki dinner was sublime and service was over the top. This was as an authentic experience as can be had. It was absolutely worth taking my shoes off every time we walked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Everything about our stay was perfect. We had such a fun and relaxing time in the onsen and with our in-room dinner and breakfast. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Beautiful property with amazing staff. Very good breakfast and helpful recommendations for dining in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Great place, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

This ryokan felt very authentic and was in a convenient location. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Absolutely incredible experience. The hospitality and service were divine. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We stayed here a night and everyone was so friendly and willing to help. They go above and beyond making sure you have the best stay. The food was great and the sleeping mats were so comfortable. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Everything and everyone was absolutely awesome. Highly recommend that everyone spend a night at the Ryokan for a special experience of traditional Japanese hospitality and traditions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024