Exterior view, Seikoro Ryokan in Kyoto
Luxury Japanese-style Room (Main Building) - Guestroom, Seikoro Ryokan in Kyoto
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Seikoro Ryokan
Seikoro Ryokan
Exterior view, Seikoro Ryokan in Kyoto
Facilities, Seikoro Ryokan in Kyoto

4.6

Exceptional

62 reviews

62 reviews

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4.4

Excellent

Location rating score

Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Sanjusangendo Temple
750 m
Nishiki Market Shopping District
1.3 km
Kyoto Station Building
1.3 km
Gion
1.3 km
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1.5 km
Closest landmarks
Gojo Ohashi Bridge
150 m
Kiyomizu Gojo Train Station
190 m
Gojo Ohashi Bridge Monument
200 m
Tomita Workshop
320 m
Nintendo Original Building
340 m

Seikoro Ryokan

467 Nishitachibana-cho, Sancho-me, Toiyamachi-dori Gojo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0907 - View map
Highlights

770 meters to Sanjusangendo Temple

Gift/souvenir shop

Coffee shop

Massage

Car park

Facilities

Pets allowed

Car park

Free internet access

Coffee shop

Gift/souvenir shop

Internet access – wireless

Small dogs allowed (indoor dogs)

Massage

Service5.0
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:30
Location rating4.4
Closest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance from airport38.0 km

Rooms available at Seikoro Ryokan

New Building Japanese Western Style Room
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  • Room size: 31 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Luxury Japanese-style Room (Main Building)
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Garden
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Japanese/Western-style Room (2 Beds, New Building)
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  • Room size: 19 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Deluxe Japanese-style Room (Main Building)
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
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Japanese-style Room with Umbrella Pine Wood Bath (Main Building)
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 4 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Umbrella Pine Wood Bath (Main Building) *Has toilet
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 4 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 5 futons
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Overall rating:

4.6

Exceptional
62 reviews
Location
4.4
Room comfort and quality
4.6
Service
5.0
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More about Seikoro Ryokan

More about Seikoro Ryokan

This long-standing wood ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) offers guests glimpses of Taisho era Japan. Seasonal Kyoto flavors are abound in the Kyoto-style cuisine and the inn's large communal bath, using an artificial hot spring, is made from a 400-year old umbrella pine.

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces
  • Elevator for wheelchair
  • Gravel path at entrance
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails
  • Shared acccessible toilet
  • Sign-language support at reception
  • Slope at entrance
  • Wheelchair
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free internet access
  • Internet access – wireless
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Mahjong
  • Massage
  • Shogi
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Services and conveniences
  • Gift/souvenir shop
Access
  • Pets allowed
  • Small dogs allowed (indoor dogs)
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor]
  • Car park [outdoor]
Available in all rooms
  • Bath towel
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Newspaper (evening edition)
  • Newspaper (free)
  • Newspaper (morning edition)
  • Non-smoking
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Toilet with bidet
  • Toothbrush
  • Towels
  • Western-style toilet
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot tap water bath

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    8 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~00:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    1
  • Bath style
    Japanese pine
Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    8 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~00:00 and 05:30~08:30
  • Number of bathtubs
    1
  • Bath style
    Japanese pine

Location

467 Nishitachibana-cho, Sancho-me, Toiyamachi-dori Gojo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0907
Excellent
Location

4.4

Airports
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM)
    38.0 km
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    63.3 km
Public transportation
  • Kiyomizu Gojo Train Station
    190 m
  • Kyoto Shichijo Train Station
    570 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Matsui Pharmacy
    750 m
Shopping
  • Kyoto Station Building
    1.3 km
Convenience store
  • Lawson
    750 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    500 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Sanjusangendo Temple
    750 m
  • Nishiki Market Shopping District
    1.3 km
  • Kyoto Station Building
    1.3 km
  • Gion
    1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    1.5 km
  • Nijō Castle
    2.7 km
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    3.1 km
  • Ginkakuji Temple
    4.5 km
  • Kinkakuji Temple
    6.1 km
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park
    8.9 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Gojo Ohashi Bridge
    150 m
  • Kiyomizu Gojo Train Station
    190 m
  • Gojo Ohashi Bridge Monument
    200 m
  • Tomita Workshop
    320 m
  • Nintendo Original Building
    340 m
  • Kanshundo East Store
    340 m
  • Ichihime Shrine
    350 m
  • Mimizuka
    360 m
  • Chikukodo
    390 m
  • Ikai Tsuboya Kobo
    390 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:30
    The property
    • Number of restaurants0
    • Opened in 1901

    Reviews of Seikoro Ryokan from verified guests

    4.6
    Exceptional
    Location4.4
    Room comfort and quality4.6
    Service5.0
    Access4.6
    High score for Kyoto
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    5.0
    rytuo from United States
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Outstanding stay! First time in a ryokan and we were very pleased with the accomodations, bath, meal, and service. Would recommend without reservations!

    Reviewed October 01, 2019

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    5.0
    cstever from United States
    Group

    Exceptional”

    This place was amazing! Conveniently located close to all major attractions in Kyoto and the service here was unbeatable! Highly recommend!

    Reviewed September 16, 2019

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    5.0
    Chris from United States
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Seikoro ryokan provided us a level of service that we had never experienced before. It was simply incredible. From the moment we were greeted by the staff in the courtyard until the moment we left, every need was considered and provided for. We know tha

    Reviewed August 07, 2019

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    4.8
    Chicago from United States
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Amazing service . Very authentic Ryokan experience. The hospitality is out of this world

    Reviewed April 05, 2019

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    4.9
    SM from South Korea
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Superb experience in a Ryokan. A big spacious room with an access to small Japanese garden (room no. 10), Wooden bathtub in the room which my son loved it. Elaborate Kaiseki dinner (they specially customized it to vegetarian for us) - loved the variety, ta

    Reviewed April 06, 2018

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    5.0
    farouz68 from Singapore
    Group

    Exceptional”

    We had one of the best experiences of a ryokan during our stay. The furnishings and atmosphere are very special, evoking the old world of the Taisho era which has been lovingly preserved, and the warm, careful and considerate service also matched the old e

    Reviewed December 13, 2017

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    4.3
    MFJ from United Kingdom
    Couple

    Excellent”

    Beautiful ryokan with incredible service - and very tourist friendly! You will feel very welcome by the staff, particularly your own room host who will serve your meals and make up your beds after dinner.

    Reviewed October 29, 2017

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    4.9
    M&RH from United States
    Group

    Exceptional”

    We greatly enjoyed our stay at Seikoro. Our evening there was the highlight of our trip. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the service was exceptional. The dinner and breakfast served in our room were both delicious. The public bath made us

    Reviewed April 19, 2017

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    2.4
    Nun from Thailand
    Group

    Acceptable”

    The staffs are excellent. The kimono for photo shoot inside the hotel is elegant and nice. Food is average. Hot spring bath is tiny. Room is clean. You may like it if you wish to experience staying in a traditional Japanese mansion. The price is a little t

    Reviewed December 06, 2016

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    4.2
    WanderNotLost from United States
    Group

    Excellent”

    Excellent staff in a decent location. Would stay here again but probably do a meal or two elsewhere.

    Reviewed August 31, 2015

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    4.4
    Loz from United Kingdom
    Couple

    Excellent”

    A wonderful Ryokan within walking distance of many of the Kyoto sights. Hiro and all the staff were extremely attentive and made us feel very welcome. The meals were excellent though it's worth noting that there is no choice of courses.

    Reviewed July 21, 2015

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    4.5
    Wil from France
    Couple

    Excellent”

    Very good address, the only inconvenient is the location, so cloth of a big road with a lot of traffic. But the room is beautiful, the food is delicious and the staff are so kind. I highly recommend this place.

    Reviewed June 28, 2015

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    4.2
    AussieSue from United States
    Group

    Excellent”

    My sister had recommended this Ryokan to us, so my husband and I booked it for one night with our 19 and 16 year old sons. It was a wonderful experience, so authentic and well worth the investment for one night. It's strange having people waiting on you

    Reviewed January 15, 2015

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    5.0
    EC from United Kingdom
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Superb service. Better than other Ryokans - even the ones, considered by others, to be the best in town. Couldn't have asked for a better room or service.

    Reviewed November 18, 2014

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    4.7
    M from Mexico
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Great experience. Excellent staff that really makes you feel welcome. Maybe a bit pricey, but worth doing once. Fairly well located.

    Reviewed September 05, 2013

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    4.7
    Tingka from Malaysia
    Group

    Exceptional”

    definitely a place i would recommend to friends, and i would love to stay there again! if you longed for real local kyoto neighbourhood ryokan experience, this is definitely a good option. a real deal with 5 stars service! our "care-taker"

    Reviewed January 08, 2013

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    5.0
    yehlilly from Canada
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    The ryokan is without doubt our favourite experience in Kyoto. Excellent service, food, and public bath. The hosts are super friendly and resourceful.

    Reviewed December 07, 2012

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    4.2
    andrew from Russia
    Couple

    Excellent”

    good ryokan

    Reviewed February 03, 2011

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    4.5
    idyll from Hong Kong SAR, China
    Group

    Excellent”

    An unforgettable experience! The room is very clean, the service is wonderful, and the food is impressive! The only drawback is that the closest bus stop is about 10-15 minutes walk. But overall it deserves a 5-star rating :)

    Reviewed May 30, 2018

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    4.6
    Ray from Taiwan
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Pleasant stay: good service and nice food

    Reviewed April 08, 2018

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