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Seikoro Ryokan

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

Explore the area

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467 Nishitachibana-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6050907
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

  • 376 sq ft
  • 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

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

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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)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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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)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Seikoro Ryokan

4-star ryokan in Higashiyama Ward
Concierge services, a garden, and gift shops/newsstands are available at this ryokan. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Seikoro Ryokan offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:30 PM to midnight.
Seikoro Ryokan features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Kyoto ryokan also offers room service (during limited hours), a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seikoro Ryokan has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Seikoro Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 318 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful stay. The staff were amazing and went out of their way to accommodate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

A treat of history and culture

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 Excellent

alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a real gem, very typical and well kept. The staff is incredibly caring and kind. The food is very good and the onsen very nice. Definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The real McCoy

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best hospitality

The hospitality here was on another level, staff was so sweet and lovely. Anytime we came in or out of the ryokan, they would help us take out/put away our shoes. And when we left, the staff walked us out and waited until we were out of sight to go back in! I would def come back for a longer stay next time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lap Fan

Traveled with family
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

zarrish

Traveled with family
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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is extremely friendly and welcoming. They make you feel like royalty. I wish I stayed longer. Such a unique experience, I highly recommend it. The place is very unique as well and gives you an old Japan vibe. If I’m ever back in Kyoto, I’d stay here in a heartbeat! Thank you Seikoro!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely an unique cultural experience. I highly recommend it. We were immediately greeted by the nicest and most considerate staff. Our room was spacious and the private bath suite was key. We also had the Japanese set breakfast meticulously served in our room. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yooshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at Seikoro Ryokan was outstanding and I couldn’t be more pleased with their hospitality. They were so welcoming and offered local recommendations for us to explore. They even assisted with making a local dinner reservation. The included breakfast was amazing and everyone was so friendly. I’m so glad I chose for our family of 4 to stay at Seikoro instead of a hotel in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
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

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

Franklyn, New York

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 5 days. The staff were amazing and so friendly. We enjoyed the breakfasts each morning. The rooms were quiet and very comfortable. The public bath was clean and was not busy during our stay. The area was close to a train station which was helpful in getting around Kyoto. The real highlight was how attentive the staff were to our needs and how kind they all were. We loved the uniqueness of the property and were very glad we stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted an original ryokan experience and we got exactly that. Staff were really lovely. If I did it again as a senior I would request a room with western beds. The tatami mat beds were very comfortable but in a few years I do not think I could get up and down easily. The room did have four chairs but there were five of us. I enjoyed the Onsen bath experience and the Japanese breakfast. Great location, close to a few local restaurants and family mart. Walkable to Ginza District.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024