Seikoro Ryokan
Higashiyama, Kyoto
MICHELIN Guide
Vibe
Family-run since the Edo era, dark timber corridors and sliding fusuma doors set a serene, slow-paced rhythm.
“Edo-era riverside ryokan”
Historic 1831 wooden architecture blending traditional Japanese sukiya woodwork with Taisho-era antique furnishings throughout.
Multi-generational ryokan running continuous hospitality rituals, from afternoon tea greetings to seasonal in-room dining.
Complete immersion in Kyoto traditions with multi-course seasonal kaiseki served in-room by dedicated nakai-san.
In Higashiyama near Kamo River and Kiyomizu-Gojo Station
Rooms
Tatami mats and woven reed ceilings frame serene garden views, with deep cypress tubs for evening soaks.
Backstory
First welcoming travelers in 1831, this wooden inn has been run by the same family for generations.
Eat & drink
Seasonal multi-course kaiseki dinners are served directly to your room on low lacquer tables.
The neighborhood
Set in historic Higashiyama, the Kamo River sits a block away with ancient temple lanes just beyond.
“Situated a short walk from Kyoto's Kamo River, Seikoro Ryokan would be a fine choice for anyone new to the traditional Japanese style of lodging.”
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