Yoshikawa Inn TempravsSeikoro Ryokan
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Seikoro Inn scores marginally higher than Yoshikawa Inn Tempra. Seikoro Inn ranks #39 in Kyoto with endorsements from 2 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
Yoshikawa Inn Tempra
 Frommer's
135 Matsushitacho Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8093
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Dry Cleaning
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "Known for its tempura, this inn also offers tatami rooms, the best of which offer views of the largest garden I've seen in a downtown Kyoto ryokan." Full review
Seikoro Ryokan
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
467 Nishi Tachibanacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0907
From $350/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 
 "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.
4.0
 "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
Top choice
 "The Seikōrō is a classic ryokan with a grandly decorated lobby." Full review