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Seizansou

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Uji with rooftop terrace and spa services

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Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a central area with a bench and decorative column, surrounded by glass doors and a patterned carpet leading to the entrance.
Welcome to our hotel, where a beautifully designed entrance sets the tone for a memorable stay.
Relax on a well-maintained grassy area surrounded by shrubs and a rock formation, with a bench for seating.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a beautifully designed space with a reception desk and elegant calligraphy piece.
Traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a balcony with a view.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
27-2 Ujitogawa, Uji, Kyoto-fu, 611-0021
  • Byodo-in Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tale of Genji Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Run of the House

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and a view of the garden.

Run of the House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Day bed
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and a view of the garden.

Japanese Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Day bed
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Uji

At Seizansou you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Byodo-in Temple and within 15 minutes of Tale of Genji Museum. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and karaoke. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Uji ryokan, attractions include Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Byodo-in Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tale of Genji Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nintendo Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Ogura Station - 5 min drive
  • Uji Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪お肉ダイニング きく - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪スターバックス - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Kaguya - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪ますだ茶舗 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪福寿園宇治茶工房 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Seizansou

Ryokan in Uji with rooftop terrace and spa services
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and karaoke are also featured at Seizansou. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Uji ryokan.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Seizansou offers 25 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 20-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Uji ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features separate men's and women's areas.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2000 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Seizansou
Seizansou Inn
Seizansou Inn Uji
Seizansou Uji
Seizansou Uji
Seizansou Ryokan
Seizansou Ryokan Uji

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Seizansou?

Seizansou offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Seizansou?

Yep, Seizansou has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Seizansou?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Seizansou?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Seizansou serve breakfast?

You bet, free brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seizansou?

No, Seizansou does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Seizansou?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Seizansou's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Seizansou?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Seizansou?

No, pets are not allowed.

Seizansou Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shinji

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Recommends to traveler with more budget

A riverside hotel with roomy japanese style suite, great for family travel or a group of friends. Although the reception can only speak a little English, they are very helpful.

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ryokan by the river

I was expecting a lot from this place as I paid a lot of money. It was peak cherry blossom season and I think the price of the room must have exponentially increased due to demand. The place was ok. It's an old building, and I found the fixtures flawed. The ceiling to the bathroom leaked water and left a puddle on the floor! But the room was spacious and the staff were very apologetic and accomodating. In terms of location, it's abit out the way. Nice if you like abit of quiet, not nice if you have to drag your suitcase from the station to there. It's right next to the river Uji, unfortunately there were construction work going on right next to us during our stay. Uji is worth visiting though, and if it was not for my accomodation being situated there, I would have overlooked this little gem.

8/10 Good

TECK SENG

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good hotel but over-priced for what you get

This was a nice hotel that was a cross between a Japanese-style ryokan and a western hotel. It had the best of both. Although we quite enjoyed our stay here, I don't think it was worth the high price. The hotel was clean, well-maintained, and located within walking distance of everything important in Uji. They provided a nice 6-course dinner with Japanese dishes (and charged extra for the drink) and also a Japanese breakfast, although the quality/taste of the food was not as great as we've had in restaurants. The staff were polite and helpful but spoke almost no English unlike all the other hotels we stayed in on our trip. We were unable to figure out what food we were being served and how to properly eat it. The public bath they have is decent although not a true "hot spring" - it's more of a giant jacuzzi. Overall it was a good hotel but not worth the C$400 we paid for the one night.

8/10 Good

Monhatai, Bangkok

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

very nice city , Uji

Hotel located along Uji river which is so beautiful. The hotel staffs are so nice take very good care to all of us. That was one of the things to remember. One if the staff drove us to Uji station and my friends forgot her handbag at the hotel, so he drove her back and send her at the station again.

8/10 Good

Kathy, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Peace and tranquility outside of Kyoto

The staff was extremely friendly. The setting with the view over the river unbeatable. The mats relatively comfortable. Better than in some of the other hotels, but if you aren't used to it, it takes adjustment. The hardest part for a westerner is the breakfast, because it is hard to know what you are eating (especially if you have a vegetarian in the group) and it is not obvious how to put together the various ingredients they bring you. Nobody explains this to you. I do not expect them to give a western breakfast. I enjoy learning about the culture. But I feel like I didn't learn anything because even when I asked how to eat it, their English was extremely limited and it wasn't clear what to do. So I wish I could have communicated better with the staff to learn more from the experience. The onsen baths were wonderful. Very clean and relaxing. The town itself is a jewel, with beautiful, uncrowded temples hidden in the hills.

8/10 Good

Gretchen, California

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ryokan in a lovely setting!

While not much from the outside, this is a charming ryokan in the cute Kyoto suburb of Uji. I was originally upset that we weren't staying right in Kyoto, but this was soooo much better than staying downtown. Uji has a train station, which puts you into Kyoto in 18 minutes. You can walk into Uji and have a great dinner, and a lovely tea ceremony and a walk through an incredible shrine a few steps from Seizansou. And, it's right on the river, so from the bath, you can see cherry trees in bloom. Don't miss the Japanese breakfast - that was probably my favorite part of the whole experience. A bit old, but charming. Bring your own travel pillow if you don't care for the traditional Japanese buckwheat pillows.

6/10 Okay

Kazuki

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tak Wa Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were very disappointed to be informed by the hotel that all indoor and outdoor onsen were completely closed. We were not informed at all upon the booking or else, before our check in date. If we knew the onsen were closed, we could have look for an alternative. When we asked for an explanation from the reception staff about the closing of onsen, his explanation came to be shockingly offensive, he said because we had booked for “a cheap price ’
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
河景房窗外宇治川的风景是相当漂亮，酒店很安静舒服，酒店的工作人员和善，酒店设施有不算新但干净整洁，总之非常值得一住的酒店。

8/10 Good

Koon Tak

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

globalement une bonne expérience

hotel ok, mais situé à 15 min à pieds de la gare la plus proche. Pour kyoto, il faut compter une bonne heure avant de s'y rendre Le personnel est accueillant mais parle très mal anglais et n'est donc pas vraiment en mesure de beaucoup aider.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

JEAN PIERRE

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quiet environment

Quiet hotel environment, easy access to the heritage sites

10/10 Excellent

SHAN KIU, 香港

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

優雅

環境舒適，服務一流，餐要預早一日訂，所以錯過了在這裡晚餐。