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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
2 Chome-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
Lowest upcoming
$537
16 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$2,457
30 Dec 2026
Median nightly
$698
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
5 to 11 Jul
15% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 5–11 Jul 2026
at $592/night
(15% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★★☆ 4-Star
Character and identity
Set in the Higashiyama district within a 10 minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera, this 48-room boutique property occupies a 1930s elementary school that has been gutted and rebuilt as a contemporary retreat. The lower floors retain the original façade, while interiors play modernist restraint against traditional Japanese detailing. The guest lounge wraps the site in near 360-degree views, taking in the Yasaka Pagoda, and the rooftop bar opens out over the city. Dining is anchored by Benoit Kyoto, the Alain Ducasse bistro, and three private baths handle the spa side. Service is polished and quietly attentive.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-minded couples and culturally curious travellers who want a Kyoto base within walking distance of the Higashiyama temples and shrines. The adaptive-reuse architecture, the rooftop views and the Ducasse kitchen reward guests who care about food, design and a strong sense of place over resort-style amenities.
Should look elsewhere:
Families needing connecting rooms or kids' programming, and anyone wanting a full onsen ryokan experience with in-room kaiseki and tatami rituals. The school-building bones are part of the charm but will feel idiosyncratic to guests expecting a conventional luxury floor plan.
Bottom line
The draw here is the setting: a thoughtfully converted schoolhouse minutes from Kiyomizu-dera, with a rooftop and lounge that frame the Yasaka Pagoda better than almost anywhere in the city. Book a pagoda-facing room, plan dinner at Benoit on a night you're not templing, and reserve historic-site tours well before arrival, as they sell out quickly.
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2 Chome-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
Kyoto, Japan · 34.9973° N, 135.7794° E
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24-hour room service
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Gym
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Wi-Fi in public areas
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Buffet dinner
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Smoke-free property
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