We have just returned from a 2 night stay at Seikoro Inn. The experience was amazing in this beautifully appointed and tradition Ryokan. The service was faultless from the moment we arrived 2 hrs before checkin to leave our bags before exploring his amazing city. We traveled with our 11 and 13 year old and we were in a 2 room suite with ensuite,though I chose to use the the female Onsen in the basement which was spotlessly clean and very inviting as did my husband and son in the boys Onsen. We all sleep on futons which were set up while we ate dinner.
It is a must to have the traditional dinner Japanese at the Seikoro Inn which is delicious, the children chose the sukiyaki option which was wonderful as well. Then for breakfast we also chose the Japanese option with the children having the western breakfast.
The morning we went exploring Kyoto and the morning we left, the staff stood at the front entrance and saw us on our way, which was very gracious.
The position of Seikoro Inn is very accessible to the train and only a short stroll to the Gion District
Thank you Seikoro Inn for a wonderful Japanese experience.

The title of my review says it all, don't really have to say much about this place & the lovely family that runs it. On the expensive side, but fully worth it, the hosts make you feel like you are one of them. We were there for 2 days in mid October, the place was full, there were no more rooms available but the privacy this place provides & the attention that the hosts give you makes one feel that you are the only guests or even better that you are living in the comfort of your own home. Food is great & they do offer you a choice of western or Japanese breakfast. There is a hot spring bath in your room so that's fab. It's also all about the hosts that make this place so special. Thumbs up on this one :).

A genuine and very comfortable experience for people wanting something more than an international hotel can offer. Very good food, faultless service and homely facilities. We had a private room with our own bathroom so were not required to use public baths which is not for the faint hearted or very modest. Only negative (minor) point is that the inn is situated close to a busy main road and if the window is open, the noise is loud. Other than that a very recommendable hotel and overall experience differentiated by superb service.

We stayed two nights in this traditional inn. We were carefully taken care of, principally by Hiro, but also other members of the staff, who were all extra attentive from the time we left our shoes at the door, until we left for the train station. Our Japanese-style room looked out to a lovely garden from a sitting area with a loveseat, chair and table, while our meals and sleep time took place in the tatami room. Our en suite bath and toilet were clean and modern.
Hiro brought us tea and cookies when we arrived, and arranged for our in-room dinner after we used the public baths (separated by gender.) Dressed in our yakatas, we enjoyed a traditional Japanese meal of many courses, beautifully prepared and served. Hiro made sure to explain the ingredients and recommended tasting order.
The sleeping mats and comforters were perfect. The next morning's breakfast was also served in our room, set up while we again used the peaceful baths. Hiro gave us recommendations for touring the many shrines and temples, and she showed us how to catch a bus to a distant site, with a recommendation for the daily bus pass.
The Seikora is well-located next to the river, just by Gojo-dori--easy to locate and close to many interesting sites. We recommend this beautiful traditional inn for a fantastic experience in Kyoto. Be sure to stay a couple of days (and nights) in Kyoto, as there is so much to see. Don't miss the Kiyomizu Temple, an easy walk from the ryokan,which I thought was the loveliest and most interesting of all the temples and shrines (and there are a lot!) For more contemporary activity, visit the food market.