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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
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (8-10 Tatami Mats)
Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats)
Luxury Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (10+4 Tatami Mats) | Living room

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
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

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room, 2 single beds + 3 futon, Private bathroom, Non-Smoking

Down duvets, 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 area

Kyoto

Seikoro Ryokan places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 5-minute stroll of Kawaramachi Street and within 15 minutes of Pontocho Alley. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a gift shop, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Higashiyama Ward ryokan include Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shijo Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン藤 五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Record Shop and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪うどん 讃式 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪なか卯河原町五条店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Seikoro Ryokan

Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
As a guest of Seikoro Ryokan, you'll find gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Seikoro Ryokan also features room service (during limited hours), a front desk safe, and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto ryokan.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1901
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Seikoro Ryokan offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen 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.

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

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:30 PM to midnight.

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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
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Lift

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 to 7:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 4400 per person
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Seikoro Ryokan?

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

Is parking available at Seikoro Ryokan?

Yep, Seikoro Ryokan has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Seikoro Ryokan?

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

Does Seikoro Ryokan serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seikoro Ryokan?

No, Seikoro Ryokan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Seikoro Ryokan?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Seikoro Ryokan?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Seikoro Ryokan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 326 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is phenomenal! Staff go beyond to make sure you are catered to. The hotel is rustic and beautiful, rooms are super nice. The onsen was great! Couldn’t recommend this place more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxana, chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention the staff provided us with was simply wonderful! A truly amazing experience. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary, Montreal

Travelled with group
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

Sowmya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a family of four and stayed for one night at Seikoro — and everything about our experience, from the warm welcome to the heartfelt farewell, was truly exceptional. We had chosen to include breakfast, and it was absolutely delightful. The in-house public onsen bath added a special touch of relaxation to our stay. It’s an experience we’ll never forget. A heartfelt thank you to the staff who made us feel so welcomed and cared for. We would recommend Seikoro to family and friends visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderful cultural experience if you can afford it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Haejin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was quite disappointed with my stay at this Ryokan. Contrary to what I was led to believe, the multi-course kaiseki dinner was not included in the booking. In fact, no one ever asked if I wanted to include it. Had I known, I absolutely would have added it, as the kaiseki dinner is often considered the highlight of the Ryokan experience—especially since I paid nearly $1,400 USD for the stay. While all the staff were extremely kind and courteous, the overall experience didn’t justify the price. Aside from the traditional Japanese breakfast and the old-style public bath, there wasn’t much to set this apart from other hotels I’ve stayed in—many of which offered similar amenities, including Japanese robes (yukata), at a much more reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANGHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and felt welcomed by all staff. The service was excellent and our room attendant(s) were wonderful. The dinner and breakfast were both delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sri, Dallas

Travelled with family
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

Frédéric

Travelled with partner
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

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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