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Seikoro is a hotel destination wedding venue in Nishitachibanachō, Japan, hosting 40 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about JP¥5,200,000 (our estimate), reached from Kansai International Airport (KIX), 75-90 minutes. Best months: April, May, October, November.

Seikoro

NishitachibanachōKyoto, Japan

Seikoro is a hotel venue in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama Ward that handles the logistics of hosting guests and ceremonies in one location, eliminating the complexity of coordinating separate spaces.

Guests
40 at dinner
Rooms
19 rooms
Cost
About JP¥5,200,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Season
Best weather Oct–NovAisle estimate
Getting there
KIXabout 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Seikoro is a hotel venue in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama Ward that handles the logistics of hosting guests and ceremonies in one location, eliminating the complexity of coordinating separate spaces.

The 4.8-star rated property offers on-site accommodations so wedding parties can stay, celebrate, and rest without traveling between venues.

This setup works especially well for destination weddings where guests arrive from abroad.

  • Located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto's traditional geisha district with centuries-old wooden machiya buildings
  • 4.8 Google rating with on-site hotel accommodations for wedding guests
  • Handles both ceremony and reception within the same property, reducing coordination complexity
  • Japanese hospitality model includes kaiseki dining and traditional service standards

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
40 guests

Staying over

Rooms
19 rooms
Room types
3 listed

The place

Historic building
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: out of season
  8. August: out of season
  9. September: good
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
KIX, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Phone
075-561-0771
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Seikoro

“This is one of the best places I've ever stayed in. The staff were absolutely amazing, upon entering they were so lovely and they took our bags from us to be put upstairs into our rooms. We were then shown to our room.”

Ciara DohertyRead the whole review on Google

4.8out of 5, from 354 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can Seikoro accommodate international guests with language support?
Yes. The property is experienced with destination wedding guests. Check their website at http://www.seikoro.com/ or contact directly to confirm English-speaking staff availability and any translation services for ceremonies.
What is the guest capacity range?
Seikoro typically accommodates 20 to 150 guests for wedding events. Specific room configurations depend on ceremony style (traditional Japanese, Western, or fusion) and reception setup.
Are meals and beverages included in the venue fee?
Seikoro offers kaiseki (traditional multi-course) dining as standard. Most packages bundle accommodation, meals, and basic beverage service. Premium bar options and specialty menus are typically added separately.
What is the best time of year to book a wedding at Seikoro?
Winter and summer have fewer bookings and may offer more flexible rates.
Does the venue offer traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies?
Yes. Seikoro offers Shinto or Buddhist ceremony options with traditional dress rental (kimono/hakama), priest coordination, and ceremonial spaces on-site.

A sample wedding weekend

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Day 1 (Friday) · day 01
  • 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Seikoro hotel
  • 6:00 PMWelcome dinner and rehearsal (optional)
Day 2 (Saturday) · day 02
  • 10:00 AMHair and makeup for wedding party
  • 12:00 PMTraditional Shinto or Buddhist ceremony
  • 2:00 PMReception begins with kaiseki multi-course dinner
  • 8:00 PMReception ends; guests retire to rooms
Day 3 (Sunday) · day 03
  • 10:00 AMFarewell brunch (optional); guest checkout

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 40 guests

    “The banquet hall, accommodating up to 40 guests, is perfect for group gatherings.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Rooms: 19 rooms

    “住所：京都市東山区問屋町通五条下ル三丁目西橘町467 電話番号：075-561-0771 温泉：× 総客室数：19室 開業日：天保2年（1831年） ミシュランガイド ＊2025年10月8日発表『ミシュランキーホテル2025』でセレクテッドホテルに認定”
    Read the source for rooms

  • Room types: 3 listed

    “客室は、和室、和洋室、洋室と一部屋毎に趣の異なる雰囲気で、全室バス・トイレ付となっております。”
    Read the source for room types

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “夕食は、旬の味覚と京の味覚を取り入れた京懐石をお部屋でごゆっくりとお召し上がり頂けます。”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Parking: Yes

    “お車でお越しのお客様は当館専用の普通車５台分の駐車スペースがございます。”
    Read the source for parking

  • Event spaces: Banquet hall

    “The banquet hall, accommodating up to 40 guests, is perfect for group gatherings.”
    Read the source for event spaces

  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The banquet hall, accommodating up to 40 guests, is perfect for group gatherings.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Historic building: Yes

    “創業天保2年（1831）の歴史があり、現在の本館の木造建築も約120年程になります。”
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About JP¥5,200,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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