A stay at Seikoro Ryokan places you in the heart of Kyoto, just a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and within a 5-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple. .This ryokan is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Lake Biwa and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kyoto Tower.
What's nearby
Kawaramachi Street - 5 min walk
Pontocho Alley - 14 min walk
Nishiki Market - 17 min walk
Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk
Kyoto Tower - 19 min walk
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
Ryokan with free parking, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
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 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and in-room massages, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the ryokan's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–8:30 AM: JPY 4400 per person
Room service available
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Spa
Indoor public bath (no minerals)
Public bath open from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robe)
Accessibility
Lift
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Down duvet
Extra futon mattress (surcharge)
Heating
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Towels
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
In-room dining only
Kaiseki meal
Mini fridge
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Electrical adapters/chargers
Free local calls
Guidebooks/recommendations
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Phone
Safe
Slippers
Tatami (woven mat floors)
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
Payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I don't know where to begin to describe how amazing this ryokan experience was. From the moment we arrived, the staff were so incredibly welcoming and took such great care of us. The room was so beautiful and comfortable, and our view of the garden was just stunning. We couldn't get over it. The onsen was great, and it ended up being empty so it was nice to enjoy it privately. The kaiseki dinner was absolutely fantastic and far exceeded our expectations. We opted to get a couples massage, which was a really great price and extremely relaxing. The futon beds were so dreamy and cozy. The Japanese style breakfast was so delicious. We've never experienced such amazing hospitality before and we were so sad to leave. It really felt like home here. We really hope to come here again one day!
Staying at a Ryokan is one of the top experiences when visiting Japan. Seikoro Ryokan makes this experience unique and memorable. The staff provides a very personal service with great attention to detail, they anticipated all our needs without being intrusive. Both the Western and Japanese breakfast were plentiful and delicious, and we enjoyed the onsite onsen. They detailed clean the place all day long, and the property, room and gardens are beautiful, spacious, comfortable and very well maintained.
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!
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.
The place had great vibes from the old style decoration, paper panel doors, small garden and shared bathhouse for an authentic Japanese ryokan experience. Our room attendant was super sweet and explained all the kaiseiki and Japanese breakfast that we were served. The staff were all super attentive and kind. Overall it was a great place to stay for two nights.
My partner and I had the most wonderful stay at Seikoro! First and foremost, the staff are incredible, kind, and caring. They do their best to ensure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We stayed in a traditional Japanese style room and also got the kaiseki dinner and breakfast. I highly recommend all guests take part in the dinner and breakfast service! We got to try so many different flavors and it was all delicious. The futons that we slept on were also extremely comfortable and the amenities are all modern. Staying at Seikoro was the highlight of our trip to Kyoto!
This ryokan was wonderful. There were 3 of us and we stayed for 2 nights. The staffs are so friendly and amazing. They treat us so kindly and we are well taken care of. The room was very clean and we enjoyed our stay very much. The breakfast was included with our room and we choose the Japanese style breakfast and it was very delicious. Our room had 2 western style beds and our 3rd guest slept on futon, but all were very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this ryokan to everyone who would like to experience a traditional ryokan in Kyoto.
This was an amazing experience, everyone was amazing and accommodating. Our room attendant was very sweet and we had a wonderful view of the garden. This Ryokan is also a very short walk to many important shrines. Highly recommend.
The highest level of service. The 14 course diner was so amazing we were anxiety waiting for the next one. Our personal host made us feel so special her attention to detail us impeccable. Our stay could have not been better.