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Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Japanese-style Room "Ochiai"
Suite with Private Open-air Bath “Sakura” | Bathroom
View from property
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22 Ohara Shorincho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-1241
  • Place, Sanzen-in Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jikko-in Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hosen-in Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Japanese-style Room with Private Open-air Bath “Kaede”

Japanese-style Room with Private Open-air Bath “Kaede”

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Suite with Private Open-air Bath “Sakura�”

Suite with Private Open-air Bath “Sakura”

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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Japanese-style Room, Garden View

Japanese-style Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Tatami Twin Room

Tatami Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese-style Room “Yamabuki”

Japanese-style Room “Yamabuki”

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Twin Room (Fuji)

Twin Room (Fuji)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese-style Room "Ochiai"

Japanese-style Room "Ochiai"

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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About this property

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are available at this smoke-free ryokan. Free Japanese breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and midnight. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 106°F.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sanzen-in Temple. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free Japanese breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sanzen-in Temple and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kyoto University
  • Free bus station shuttle service
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo offers its guests hot springs. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo also features multilingual staff and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

Guests are served free Japanese breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ºC
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and PayPay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo offers transfers from the bus station. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo
Ryokan Seryo
Kyoto Ohara Seryo
Seryo
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo Kyoto
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo Ryokan
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo Ryokan Kyoto

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience from start to finish. An extremely authentic and comfortable stay with top notch food, impeccable service from the owners and their staff! An hour out from the city, but the bus ride is an incredibly scenic route once you’re out the bustling chaos. Would love, love, love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had an amazing time at Seryo!! the staff was immediately incredibly welcoming and showed us all the amenities and our wonderful room with a perfect garden view. the food was incredible and they even adjusted everything to be vegan for me!! we unfortunately had a less than desired experience at a different ryokan right after our perfect experience at Seryo which just affirmed that Seryo was the right decision!! highly recommend and would love to go back again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magical place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staying in ohara in Kyoto No other better than this property in Kyoto Service and food is best!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best decision for my Kansai trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yufan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan was beautiful and the experience was amazing. The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive and caring. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner had an amazing experience here. The workers were extremely helpful and made wonderful hosts. We felt taken care of at every step of the way. I would love to come back any time I am in Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AUBURN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place has amazing service and food, the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the most beautiful and relaxing hotel we stayed at while in Japan. Highly recommend this experience. The pictures do not do this place justice. It’s stunning and so well kept. The Hot Pot, Shabu Shabu dinner was also the best meal we had during our entire trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! I would recommend this place to anyone. Loved our time here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humay, Wood Ridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Seryo for one night. The service and food were outstanding. The only downside is that the rooms can get cold quickly, but the futon and comforters were very warm and there’s also AC if you need it. Just a heads-up: this is a traditional Japanese inn with public baths separated by gender, and bathing is done nude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The highlight of staying in Kyoto. This ryokan is going towards more of the countryside of Kyoto in Ohara but it is definitely worth spending a couple nights in. Yes it is farther away from the main tourist temples but honestly it is so much nicer staying here away from all the tourists and finding hidden gems within Ohara where there are hardly any tourists. The rooms themselves were so serene and peaceful. The onsens always feel amazing especially after long days exploring temples and gardens. The staff and service were beyond accommodating and friendly. My wife had dietary restrictions and they were more than happy to accommodate. Breakfast and dinner is included with each night which is so lovely not having to worry about what to eat for dinner when it is already provided. Our room had a nice view of the garden and koi fish swimming around. I can't say enough about how great it was to stay here and I would highly recommend to anyone I know to stay here. You will receive a unique Kyoto experience from everyone else if you stay here and will never forget! Thank you to the staff, you have made our visit to Japan incredibly memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What an incredible stay! Probably the best experience of our entire trip to Japan. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, even showing us different local matcha varieties used during the meals. If you are visiting Kyoto on your trip to Japan, I would HIGHLY recommend staying at this property for the full Ryokan experience, equipped with a beautiful Onsen, Yukata, and local shrines in Ohara. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan is exceptional, the baths, the food, the property, and the kind staff! It was such a restful and peaceful time and a great way to tap into nature before heading back to the busy city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese experience

This hotel is actually far from Kyoto, so be prepared for a very long ride from either the train station or airport. The food was excellent and the room was very basic. Comfortable, but no frills. For the price I was expecting something a little nicer. If you want an authentic Japanese experience, this place is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The pictures looked better than the actual product, but we were there in winter….
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan was absolutely wonderful. It was authentic Japan culture and style in an a breathtaking location. The food was an elaborate 11 coarse meal that was delicious Japanese cuisine. The whole stay was a a glimpse of Japanese culture and tradition. I highly recommend for the cultural tourist.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dongjun, Danville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays I had in Japan. I would recommend it to everyone and would gladly visit this Ryokan again. All of the staff members are incredibly kind and attentive. Their hospitality and service were thoughtful and attentive. Most impressively, I left my coat in the closet, and they kindly shipped it to Osaka for me. I am truly grateful for their thoughtfulness! The room was very comfortable, and the outdoor hot springs were absolutely amazing. The Kaiseki dinner and breakfast were both incredibly delicious. Thank you for giving me such wonderful memories to cherish.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful, relaxing, and very special few nights at Seryo - the property is gorgeous and spotless; the staff is friendly and accommodating; and the food was out-of-this-world! It’s obvious the owner and everyone at Seryo put a lot of love and care into both Seryo and the guest experience. We can’t wait to tell all our friends and family to come to Kyoto and stay at Seryo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very friendly and welcoming! The kyokan was absolutely beautiful and the full course meal for dinner was delicious!my private onsen with the mountain view was spectacular!Will definitely be coming back next time I’m in Japan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has some of the most stunning views and the staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The food was magnificent and me and my wife loved our private onsen. It gave a much needed break from an otherwise busy vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a traditional ryokan and a more remote area, this is the perfect place. Although it is about 45 mins from Kyoto train station, you will not be disappointed. Upon arrival, we were immediatelty greeted by the staff and welcomed with matcha tea while our bags were taken to our rooms. The rooms were very clean and beautifully decorated. Our room featured a private onsen overlooking the mountains. It was absolutely breathtaking. Both dinner and breakfast were amazing! We stayed one night and spent the next morning walking around the small town which was quite quaint and adorable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024