Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Japan , Kyoto
KYOTO, 22 Ohara Shorincho Sakyo Ku
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10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Gabriel

Magical, simply magical. That is the only way to describe this place. From arrival to egress, the people there made us feel welcome and well taken care of. Breakfast and Dinner were served everyday and you do NOT want to miss them. I'm a large guy and I thought I wouldn't get full, I was wrong. The Ryokan is immaculate and the grounds are spectacular. We had planned to spend a day in Kyoto but we spend so much time wandering around the shrines, shops, cafes, and coffee houses we never made it into the city. This place was perfect. I can't recommend it enough!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

John Edward

Food and view was amazing. I recommend the Sakura room with the private onsen

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Patrick

Good but you’re really just paying for the dinner and breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Daphne

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Kelly

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Adaku

Magical place

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Daniel

Excellent hotel staying in ohara in Kyoto
No other better than this property in Kyoto
Service and food is best!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Jack

Best decision for my Kansai trip!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Michael

Great stuff

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Martin

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Yasmine

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

AUBURN

This place has amazing service and food, the staff was very accommodating.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Pauleen

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Kyle

Amazing experience! I would recommend this place to anyone. Loved our time here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Humay

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Eddie

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Joseph

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Staci

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.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

The pictures looked better than the actual product, but we were there in winter….

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2024

Craig

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Min

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Douglas

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

dakota

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

James

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Monica

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Shuqing

The food is delicious! The host is very nice!

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2024

Nolan

Nice and peaceful place to stay from the business of Kyoto.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

Neil

Wonderful night in an authentic Ryokan

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Justin

A wonderful experience. The property is beautiful, the staff are so attentive to your every need and the meal service was Michelin star worthy. A little out of the way to get to but well worth the trek. Would absolutely recommend to anyone considering this property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Blair

The property and staff were impeccable! We had a beautiful room with a private onsen and couldn’t be happier. The sakura were blooming right outside our window and the staff were extremely friendly and kind. 10/10

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

Tanaya

The property was beautiful. The bath, gardens, and room were all amazing. The meal offered was really good and they give you a welcome drink and snack. There are shops, places to eat, and shrines nearby with an opportunity to walk to a waterfall. The staff was very nice and attentive. Free shuttle to the nearest bus station. Amazing and peaceful stay. I highly recommend staying here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

raquel

Everything at this Ryokan was top notch. Excellent service, delicious traditional meals and immaculately clean facilities. The staff is very kind and helpful- they speak English well and have all answers to your questions. Onsen is beautiful and very clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2024

Kevin

Staff was wonderful, room was amazing just what you picture when booking a Ryokan. Our room had a private outdoor bath overlooking the mountains. Worth every penny

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Brandy

Beautiful remote location with a stunning property and close to a shrine. Excellent meals. Staff were incredibly kind. A little hard to get to, I suggest a taxi. We had the kaede suite with private hot spring, highly recommend. Beautiful private garden. I do wish the room was warmer in the morning and had more insulation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

Alexis

This was truly a 10/10 experience. The staff were so incredibly kind and helpful, the space with the private outdoor onsen was picture-perfect, and the food was the best we had in our two weeks in Japan! We were truly blown away with our experience from beginning to end.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2023

Ioannis

Property was a little run down

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

COURTNEY

A true gem of an experience

Loved this family-owned and operated Ryokan. The attention to detail and service was impeccable. The meals were an experience onto their own - absolutely delightful and delicious. Wonderful location to hike and visit temples near by. Secluded and serene location in the mountains.
A little hard to get to from Kyoto, but worth the effort. Wish we had stayed longer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Lauren

15/10 stars!

I cannot recommend this place enough! It was so relaxing, beautiful, and the staff was incredible! They offer traditional and local breakfast and dinner that rivaled Michelin star restaurants! It was our first Ryokan experience but definitely will not be our last now. Such an incredible place!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2023

Yingwei

Beautiful and tranquil environment and landscape. Really nice and helpful staffs and delicious Japanese breakfast and dinner.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2023

Austin

Stunning is only half if it!

Overall: 12/10! Food: superb, cleanliness: absolutely spotless, hospitality: the best I have ever experienced, views: breathtaking. The accessibility going up the hill can be a bit rough but there are taxis that can take you up and drop you off only a few steps from the doors. We arrived from downtown Kyoto and had no trouble finding where we needed to go. There are shops and temples all around the Ryokan (all within a ten minute walk), stunning trees and flowers along the way. We were not afraid to try out the sleepwear and a traditional Yukata for dinners, which is a big thing considering we are picky about our clothing. We were lucky enough to have a room the had it's own Onsen and garden. We spent a lot of our time drinking tea and eating sweets by the garden, spending quiet and peaceful time with each other and taking care of our bodies with \"our vacation from our vacation\". I have a food allergy and every meal we shared at this beautiful location was specifically catered towards my needs; I had no fear that there was cross-contamination or something was not translated properly. We felt at home the minute we walked in. We were respected and gracefully shown how everything in the Ryokan worked. This was our favorite part of our whole trip. Beautifull view of not only the country side but of the Japanese culture as well.
We would come back to Japan just to stay in this Ryokan again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

mareca

Amazing staff! So friendly. Beautiful setting with gardens and greenery. Dinner was such a treat - fresh and unique.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2022

Brian

Beautiful Setting; Wonderful Food

We loved our stay at the Seryo Ryokan. The setting was perfect and the service fantastic. It had been many years since I was last in Ohara and it brought back memories. The staff went out of their way to address our needs. But the best thing about our stay was the superb dinner and wonderful breakfast. What a treat! We definitely would like to return to Ohara and stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This place is located in what I would consider Heaven. Quite,trees, water sounds where ever you go. A little out of the way, but so worth you effort. Lots to Temples and Shrines. The owners gave us a ride to the bus station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Above all, the staff was exceptionally welcoming and considerate. From the way they checked us in- in the dining room over tea and sweets to the goodbye present.they served us with gave as if we were family. The food was traditional and their Kaiser Li very unfamiliar in an exquisite way that made us feel awkward. No matter, they smiled and served and demonstrated as if we were foreign ambassadors. And then the final touch: because it was raining they drove us to the bus station and gifted us their umbrella. The room was lovely with a view of the mountain range and the outdoor Onsen surrounded by a small fragrant garden. The furniture is timeless yet seems 1970s and maybe in need of a refresher, but that is just a matter of taste. The overall takeaway is the warm bath of kindness and hospitality in this mountain ryokan.-Onsen.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Wouldn’t let me check in after 5 leaving me with out a hotel room for a night.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2019

Verified traveler

I enjoyed the private onset. The outdoor area was beautiful