Seikoro Ryokan
4-star · Kyoto, Japan
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $302 a nightabout 107% more than other 4-star hotels in Kyoto.
- Where
- 1.3 km from the centreMetro: Gojō (1 km)
Keep in mind: Thin walls carry noise.
What guests say
Guests loveDeeply attentive service · In-room kaiseki and futons · Century-old atmosphere · Near Kamogawa and sights
Keep in mindThin walls carry noise · Musty smell on arrival · Shared, reheated bath water
Best forCouples · Culture seekers · Special occasions
One of Kyoto's storied inns, Seikoro Ryokan is as much cultural experience as accommodation, with one-on-one service from mostly elderly staff who serve kaiseki dinners and breakfasts in the room and lay out futons at night. Most guests are enchanted; one detailed stay lists the trade-offs: a musty old-house smell, thin wooden walls that carry footsteps and plumbing, a fish-heavy kaiseki that felt ordinary, a locked garden gate and a shared bath fed by warmed rather than natural spring water.
- Service
- One-on-one service from mostly elderly staff who serve meals in the room and lay out futons is deeply appreciated.
- Rooms
- Tatami rooms are atmospheric, but the wooden building carries footsteps and plumbing sounds.
- Food
- In-room kaiseki dinners and breakfasts are elegant though fish-heavy; one guest found them ordinary.
- Facilities
- A shared bath with warmed rather than natural spring water, and a garden that may be locked.
- Noise
- Thin wooden walls carry upstairs steps and water; one guest was woken by a rainstorm.
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Before you book
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
Tonya-machidori-gojosagaru 3 Nishitachibana 467, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0907, Japan
- Nishiki Marketabout 19 min on foot
- Kyoto Stationabout 20 min on foot
- Gionabout 22 min on foot
- Kiyomizu-deraabout 23 min on foot
Airport: Itami Airport (38 km) · Train Station: Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (0.2 km) · Metro: Gojō (1 km)
1.3 km from the centre of Kyoto
How it compares
Seikoro Ryokan ranks #41 of 406 hotels Staylist lists in Kyoto and #13 of 135 4-star hotels there. At about $302 a night it costs more than most 4-star hotels in Kyoto, which are typically $146. The closest listed alternative is Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu, 100 m away (score 7.5).
Similar hotels nearby
Close by, a similar class and price, and well reviewed. Each opens on its own bad reviews.
About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1901
- Renovated
- 2021
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Private parking
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Room service
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Seikoro Ryokan?
Yes: private parking.
How far is Seikoro Ryokan from the airport?
The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 38 km away.
How far is Seikoro Ryokan from the centre of Kyoto?
About 1.3 km.
Is Seikoro Ryokan suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.