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.

The staff was incredibly helpful. The food was great and I loved getting to try the public bath.

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.

Excellent hospitality.

The ryokan is authentic in every way, so glad we got to spend a night at this beautiful property.

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.

Welcoming authentic attentive service

Best Ryokan Experience

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.

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

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!

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.

This ryokan was absolutely stunning. The rooms are large and traditional. The staff service and friendliness were out of this world and second to none. I will definitely be returning.

Amazing service and experience overall.

A brilliant little place, blending tradition and comfort perfectly.

We had a wonderful stay at Seikoro Ryokan. All of the staff were so lovely and friendly and Tomoko who was serving us personally was very thoughtful and considerate, bringing us things we might want without us even asking (e.g. more cream for our coffee). We had the masa set menu for dinner and it was brilliant as well. We felt bad with the old man who helped us with our bags but he was very strong! I think its a family run business and we were sk glad to stay there and meet them all. A truly very authentic Japanese ryokan experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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

Our stay at the Seikoro was incredible: starting from the facilities, a traditional and original ryoken building, to our hostess Teru who was SUPER nice with us, explaining and answering our questions, to the staff always friendly and eager to help. Super recommended to everybody who wants a real ryoken experience!

I don’t even know where to start. This traditional style hotel was an amazing experience from the start to finish. We got there early so they held our bags while we walked around. When we came back our bags were in our room and they brought us a cookie and tea for a snack. We left for dinner and when we came back our beds were setup. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and on time. The staff was so incredibly nice and considerate. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks!

What a fantastic experience to stay in a traditional Japanese house it felt like I’d been transported back to the 1800’s albeit with modern conveniences in the room. Great staff and we thoroughly enjoyed the onsen.

Walking through the door was like stepping back in time to a former Japan. Impreccable service and a warm welcome, was followed by a sublime dinner service and a charming onsen visit. A great nights sleep in an oasis of calm. I would happily return!

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

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.

Our stay at Seikoro was absolutely incredible. Rooms are super nice and cozy. Extremely friendly staff. Hiro was the perfect host. Highly recommend this ryokan when staying in Kyoto. We are definitely coming back!

Very authentic, made us really feel like in traditional Japan.