Seikoro Ryokan - Established in 1831

The owner and staff are all so welcoming. They tend to every single details servicing us. The daily Japanese sweets are my favorite. We enjoyed the hot spring every day. Highly recommend it.

Typical old style Japanese Ryokan. Little old (but what can you expect in Kyoto) and they have no laundry services.

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!

Amazing!! Service is incredible and the public baths were clean and had all of the amenities. A wonderful experience!

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.

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.

직원이 모두 친절했고 료칸이 깔끔했다. 가족들과 갔는데 모두 만족했다. 목욕탕도 있어서 피로를 풀기 좋았다.

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.

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.

For $1000 / night this needs to feel like a peaceful well appointed retreat. And our family has seen a ryokan done well. Unfortunately, our first reaction when walking in was to try to find a new place to stay. They do, however, really try to make up for it with service. The amenities and rooms need upgrading. It’s dated, and we don’t mean in a beautiful antique way, we mean dated. There’s almost no closet space, there’s tons in the room, but they occupy it all with their stuff - and not efficiently. They could easily reappoint some for guests. The centre garden was not visible just leaves out the window. The onsen was nice but could also use an update. Sleeping wasn’t great. Either stay traditional and leave the sleeping mats on the floor or go modern and add comfortable beds. But the choice to balance the larger mats on two smaller wobbly mattresses was uncomfortable and we literally slipped off more than once. At this price point they need a laundry service. Pointing people to the coin laundry down the road would be fine for a hostel. For service, we felt like royalty but after a couple days their obsequiousness got uncomfortable. We would have liked to sleep in later than 8 before they entered for the room for latest breakfast service option. Food was amazing but the same food 5 days in a row gets boring. They could easily turn this into a $1000/night stay but right now it’s not worth it. For one or two nights it would be fine but we don’t recommend more than that.

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.

엄마랑 가족여행으로 큰맘먹고 하루 숙박비로 3인이 100만원넘게 주고 3개월전에 예약했어요 .일단 생각보다 더 칙칙하고 오래된 냄새도 나고 답답함감도 있고 침구도 덮개가 벗겨지고 베개는 넘 낮고 저녁은 가격대비 별로고 대욕탕은 6명들어갈수있는 소박한 수준 ..도대체 뭐땜에 비싼건지 후기가 다 좋은 이유가 뭔지 모르겠어요.

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.

The staff in this ryokan is very helpful and friendly. The location is ideal for visiting Gion. The property is clean, and the staff can communicate well in English, I highly recommend this place for international travelers.

Amazing!! Service is incredible and the public baths were clean and had all of the amenities. A wonderful experience!

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.

직원이 모두 친절했고 료칸이 깔끔했다. 가족들과 갔는데 모두 만족했다. 목욕탕도 있어서 피로를 풀기 좋았다.

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.

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

엄마랑 가족여행으로 큰맘먹고 하루 숙박비로 3인이 100만원넘게 주고 3개월전에 예약했어요 .일단 생각보다 더 칙칙하고 오래된 냄새도 나고 답답함감도 있고 침구도 덮개가 벗겨지고 베개는 넘 낮고 저녁은 가격대비 별로고 대욕탕은 6명들어갈수있는 소박한 수준 ..도대체 뭐땜에 비싼건지 후기가 다 좋은 이유가 뭔지 모르겠어요.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

For $1000 / night this needs to feel like a peaceful well appointed retreat. And our family has seen a ryokan done well. Unfortunately, our first reaction when walking in was to try to find a new place to stay. They do, however, really try to make up for it with service. The amenities and rooms need upgrading. It’s dated, and we don’t mean in a beautiful antique way, we mean dated. There’s almost no closet space, there’s tons in the room, but they occupy it all with their stuff - and not efficiently. They could easily reappoint some for guests. The centre garden was not visible just leaves out the window. The onsen was nice but could also use an update. Sleeping wasn’t great. Either stay traditional and leave the sleeping mats on the floor or go modern and add comfortable beds. But the choice to balance the larger mats on two smaller wobbly mattresses was uncomfortable and we literally slipped off more than once. At this price point they need a laundry service. Pointing people to the coin laundry down the road would be fine for a hostel. For service, we felt like royalty but after a couple days their obsequiousness got uncomfortable. We would have liked to sleep in later than 8 before they entered for the room for latest breakfast service option. Food was amazing but the same food 5 days in a row gets boring. They could easily turn this into a $1000/night stay but right now it’s not worth it. For one or two nights it would be fine but we don’t recommend more than that.

We felt well taken care of and valued. Food was delicious and plentiful. Everything was perfect although there was some road traffic noise, but that can't be helped.

We really enjoyed staying at the ryokan. The service, food, and the experience in general was great. The only thing I have for improvement is the air condition. It was pretty weak or almost non-existent. The temperature was in the 80s and it would have been nice to have a nice cool room. Perhaps we could have asked for a fan.

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.

Family of 5. Stayed here for 3 nights. Service was amazing. Great amenities. This was our first time staying at a Ryokan and it really exceeded our expectations. Would be back for sure.

Over-the-top friendly staff — even by ryokan standards

Such a great place! We loved the experience of staying in a traditional Japanese inn. Everyone was so helpful.

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.

service is just excellent

This ryokan felt very authentic and was in a convenient location. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

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.

For $1000 / night this needs to feel like a peaceful well appointed retreat. And our family has seen a ryokan done well. Unfortunately, our first reaction when walking in was to try to find a new place to stay. They do, however, really try to make up for it with service. The amenities and rooms need upgrading. It’s dated, and we don’t mean in a beautiful antique way, we mean dated. There’s almost no closet space, there’s tons in the room, but they occupy it all with their stuff - and not efficiently. They could easily reappoint some for guests. The centre garden was not visible just leaves out the window. The onsen was nice but could also use an update. Sleeping wasn’t great. Either stay traditional and leave the sleeping mats on the floor or go modern and add comfortable beds. But the choice to balance the larger mats on two smaller wobbly mattresses was uncomfortable and we literally slipped off more than once. At this price point they need a laundry service. Pointing people to the coin laundry down the road would be fine for a hostel. For service, we felt like royalty but after a couple days their obsequiousness got uncomfortable. We would have liked to sleep in later than 8 before they entered for the room for latest breakfast service option. Food was amazing but the same food 5 days in a row gets boring. They could easily turn this into a $1000/night stay but right now it’s not worth it. For one or two nights it would be fine but we don’t recommend more than that.

The attention the staff provided us with was simply wonderful! A truly amazing experience. Thank you!

Our family had an amazing stay at the Seikoro Ryokan. I would like to thank Akari and Yuma for everything. They made our stay exceptional. I recommend the Kaiseki meal. It is a delicious and memorable experience. We also enjoyed the onsen. It's such a great way to relax after a day of exploring. The Inn is easy walking distance to attractions, dining, shopping and the subway stop is less than a 5 minute walk.

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.

Authentic ryokan with service standards one can expect from a ryokan stay. Very centrally situated, within walking distance to shopping district and shrine. Train station is just outside the ryokan and connects to most places of interest in less than 30min.

A wonderful ryokan with a truly welcoming and lovely staff. A great location just steps from the subway and useful bus lines, and about a 15 minute walk from the Gion area. Also has a great little onsen to relax the day away!

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.

The staff in this ryokan is very helpful and friendly. The location is ideal for visiting Gion. The property is clean, and the staff can communicate well in English, I highly recommend this place for international travelers.

Really the best experience I’ve had in Kyoto. Public bath was great and quiet and staffs are amazing. Must visit place if you plan to experience ryokan in the heart of Kyoto.

This ryokan felt very authentic and was in a convenient location. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

Traditional living experience. Great service but a little far from ‘attractions’ . Easy commute via train/ taxi

Thoughtful staff, wonderful property - close to public transportation

The staff is so friendly and spoke English quite well. This was fantastic for the kaiseki meals that are served in your room. The server was able to explain the many dishes and the dozens of elements in them. Great place!

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.

This was our favorite stay in Japan. Spent 1 night here to celebrate our honeymoon and all the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the Kaiseki Riori, one of our favorite meals of the entire trip!

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.

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!

Overall, it was a wonderful stay for us at the traditional Ryokan! The staff and service were amazing; whenever we had an issue they fixed it within minutes. We enjoyed the authentic Kaiseki dinner and breakfast. Would highly recommend it to anyone traveling near Kyoto!

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.

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.

For $1000 / night this needs to feel like a peaceful well appointed retreat. And our family has seen a ryokan done well. Unfortunately, our first reaction when walking in was to try to find a new place to stay. They do, however, really try to make up for it with service. The amenities and rooms need upgrading. It’s dated, and we don’t mean in a beautiful antique way, we mean dated. There’s almost no closet space, there’s tons in the room, but they occupy it all with their stuff - and not efficiently. They could easily reappoint some for guests. The centre garden was not visible just leaves out the window. The onsen was nice but could also use an update. Sleeping wasn’t great. Either stay traditional and leave the sleeping mats on the floor or go modern and add comfortable beds. But the choice to balance the larger mats on two smaller wobbly mattresses was uncomfortable and we literally slipped off more than once. At this price point they need a laundry service. Pointing people to the coin laundry down the road would be fine for a hostel. For service, we felt like royalty but after a couple days their obsequiousness got uncomfortable. We would have liked to sleep in later than 8 before they entered for the room for latest breakfast service option. Food was amazing but the same food 5 days in a row gets boring. They could easily turn this into a $1000/night stay but right now it’s not worth it. For one or two nights it would be fine but we don’t recommend more than that.

Fabulous traditional breakfast. Great service.