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Seikoro Ryokan

4.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, 5-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats) | View from room
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (8-10 Tatami Mats) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats) | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Seikoro Ryokan combines authentic charm with practical comforts. Guests can relax in the tranquil garden, soak in the indoor public bath, and use free in-room WiFi to plan their adventures. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive, knowledgeable staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 45 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 | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room 12 Tatami Mats with Twin Bed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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

Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

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
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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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
  • Shijo Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪とり専門店 鳥さく 清水京阪五条店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン藤 五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪三日月氷菓店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪汽 [ki:] - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Seikoro Ryokan

Upscale ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, 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), concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and an elevator
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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 10:00 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 200-10,000 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

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 10:00 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 Gojo Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Seikoro Ryokan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Ryokan, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming staff. Excellent food. We felt very welcome and highly recommend this authentic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service, staff was very kind and warm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lap Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Franklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoughtful staff, wonderful property - close to public transportation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Ryokan Stay

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

ALA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic, made us really feel like in traditional Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an amazing experience!

Great place to relax … love the hospitality and the food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible experience. The hospitality and service were divine. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with kind and helpful staff. We were made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed using the public bath as well!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming authentic attentive service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
service is just excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiberiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was outstanding. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one. Cannot say enough about the customer service and the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice experience!! Highly recommend. Location is perfect. Staff was so nice friendly. Slept on tatami beds and they were very comfortable! Food was good as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!! Service is incredible and the public baths were clean and had all of the amenities. A wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

zarrish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional living experience. Great service but a little far from ‘attractions’ . Easy commute via train/ taxi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the Seikoro staff, especially our room attendant, made us feel so welcome. The room design, the sleeping arrangements, the garden view, and the food was excellent. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and spoke English quite well. This was fantastic for the kaiseki meals that are served in your room. The server was able to explain the many dishes and the dozens of elements in them. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Byong Hwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
can stay like a at home
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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