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Seikoro Ryokan

Seikoro Ryokan

Seikoro Ryokan is one Kyoto\’s popular traditional inns. Located near the Kamo River and within walking distance of Gion and Sanjusangendo.

• Seikoro Ryokan Features

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • All guestrooms come with ironing facilities and flat-screen TV with cable

  • En suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub

  • Public bath area features spa facilities and wooden bathtubs

  • Ryokan provides luggage storage and has a gift shop

  • Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kyoto National Museum and Shichijo Train Station are about a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is provided.

• Meals

  Meals

  • Authentic local dishes are served for dinner in a traditional Japanese setting

  • Japanese or Western style breakfast available

   

   

• What is a Ryokan?

  Ryokan are traditional style Japanese inns found throughout Japan. In Kyoto, there are a variety of inns, tending to differ according to size, cost, style and the history attached to the inn. Common elements to most inns will be tatami mat floors, futon (beds), yukata (thin style kimono), ofuro (Japanese bath) and Japanese style breakfast/dinner.

• Things to know

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• Window into Japanese Culture

  
  Hospitality is a significant part of Japanese society and culture. In general, the hospitality and level of service at any accommodation in Japan will surpass most places. Depending on the quality of ryokan, it will take the concept of omotenashi (hospitality) to a whole other level.

  The okami-san (head lady) or other staff of the inn will go to great lengths to ensure all the needs of their guests are met. For example, you may have your meals served to you in your room or other little personal touches. In some cases their insistence on telling them about the time you will wake, take a bath or return on a night out on the town may seem intrusive. However, keep in mind this is only to ensure staff are attuned to the guest and have everything ready just when you need it.

  

• Food

  The food served at inns adds another integral layer to the whole ryokan experience. The type of breakfast can differ from ryokan to ryokan but dinners are typically kaiseki ryori (Japanese haute cuisine) served as a set meal featuring local and seasonal specialties.

• What is Yukata and Ofuro?

  
  At most ryokan, you will be provided with yukata. Learning to put on a yukata and using the ofuro can be daunting at first but these are not only unique aspects of a ryokan stay but Japanese culture in general.

  A yukata is a casual version of the kimono made from cotton or other fabrics. It is worn like a robe, wrapped around the body and fastened with an obi (sash). Yukata literally means, “bathing cloth.” Usually, the garment is worn prior to and after bathing at a communal bath. You might also see people strolling around the streets in yukata and geta (wooden clogs). It offers a comfortable way to experience the ofuro (bath) as it quickly covers the body and absorbs any moisture your towel may have missed.

  Ofuro (Japanese bath) are another mainstay of the ryokan stay. Some will be communal while others private. The biggest difference in bathing etiquette is that Japanese people wash and clean themselves off before they enter the bath.

  

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  Prices

  From ¥30,000 (2 persons)

  Credit Cards Accepted

  Visa, Mastercard

  Phone

  075-561-0771

  Website

  Seikoro Ryokan

  Address 

  Kyoto city, Higashiyama-ku, Tonya-ch0, San-cho-me Nishitachibana 467

  〒605-0907 京都市東山区問屋町通五条下ル三丁目西橘町467

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• Must Know

  High Season/Weekends

  Pricing

  -Prices fluctuate on weekends (Friday/Saturday) and during the High Season-Spring (Mid-March to late May) & Autumn (Mid-October to late November)

  -Prices for accommodations in Japan usually are charged according to number of people instead of number of rooms. In the case of children, age limits apply to them and dictate whether they can stay in the same bed, need an extra bed or possibly another room

  Availability

  I suggest booking about 3-4 months ahead of the spring and 2-3 months ahead of autumn periods to ensure you are able to secure a place. During the High Season, most places are fully booked

• English

  Staff speak enough English to attend to guest\’s needs