Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto ShijovsSeikoro Ryokan
Both Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo and Seikoro Inn are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Seikoro Inn scores slightly better than Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo. Seikoro Inn ranks #19 in Kyoto with praise from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Tablet
Michelin Guide
707-1 Myodenji-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Nishinotoin St, Shimogyo-ku, Shijo Sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8472
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Lonely Planet "A great choice for people who have graduated from guesthouses but don't want to bust the budget on luxury hotels... Frankly, we wish there were more hotels like the Mitsui on Shijō." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located downtown, in central Kyoto, the same hotel group has another Garden Hotel by the station."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo is compact and conservatively furnished in modern, streamlined decor." Full review
Tablet "Less well known than Japanese terms like wabi-sabi and ikigai is the concept of teioku ichinyo — “the oneness of garden and building” — which informs the design of a visually striking..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Less well known than Japanese terms like wabi-sabi and ikigai is the concept of teioku ichinyo — “the oneness of garden and building” — which informs the design of a visually striking..." Full review
Seikoro Ryokan
Frommer's Oyster Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
467 Nishi Tachibanacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0907
From $350/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Frommer's "This ryokan just east of the Kamo River was established in 1831, with the present building dating from a century ago." Full review
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The staff is warm and welcoming and will prepare Western breakfasts on request.
Oyster4.0
"Outside the city center near the Kamo River, the upscale Seikoro Inn is a "ryokan," a traditional Japanese inn with dedicated in-room service, communal baths, and guidelines." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Seikōrō is a classic ryokan with a grandly decorated lobby." Full review
Michelin Guide "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. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms with..." Full review
