SEY
Higashiyama, Kyoto
Bar in Kyoto, Japan
Book with PearlWhy go
SEY works when the night calls for a calm, polished hotel bar in Higashiyama rather than a high-energy cocktail destination. It works especially well for first-timers, couples, small groups who care more about conversation, smart-casual comfort, a garden-facing setting than a documented signature drinks program.
About SEY
SEY is a Kyoto venue with a price of $50 per person, daily hours from 1 PM to 12 AM, a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, there is not enough information here to make specific claims about cuisine, drinks, seating, room style, awards, or service format.
Use SEY as a direct planning option when the known details fit your itinerary: the price is clear, the hours are consistent every day, the dress code calls for a polished but not formal approach.
A Kyoto option with clear price, hours, dress expectations
The most useful confirmed detail is predictability. SEY is listed at $50 per person and is open Monday through Sunday from 1 PM to 12 AM. That makes it easier to place in an afternoon, evening, or later-night Kyoto plan without relying on assumptions about a specific menu or format.
The smart-casual dress code is also worth noting. Plan for neat, put-together clothing rather than treating the visit as completely casual.
When to choose SEY in a Kyoto itinerary
Choose SEY when the confirmed basics match what you need: a Kyoto venue with a $50 per person price point, daily 1 PM–12 AM hours, smart-casual expectations. Those facts are enough to support simple itinerary planning, but not enough to promise a particular atmosphere, cuisine, drink list, or occasion type.
If the group is planning a broader Kyoto itinerary, compare SEY with other Kyoto options based on the details that matter most to your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 445-3 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan
- Website
- fourseasons.com/kyoto/dining/lounges/sey
- Phone
- +81 75-541-8288
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, polished and contemporary hotel-bar design with Japanese touches; a calm, conversational room that feels intimate and upscale, with large windows framing the illuminated historic garden and a relaxed buzz that intensifies slightly during live music evenings.
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Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Music Sets on Thursdays, Varying Styles Over 30 Minute Performances Across the Evening.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
signature cocktails capturing the essence of Japan
Planning details
Location
445-3 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- FUJU, Notable alternative
- Nine Tails, Notable alternative
- BAR Oumie, Notable alternative
- Genji Lounge, Notable alternative
- The Living Room, Notable alternative
Bar context
How SEY compares in Kyoto
SEY is the easier choice when the plan needs flexibility: it has an easy-booking signal and a Higashiyama location that works well for visitors moving through east Kyoto. FUJU, Nine Tails, BAR Oumie are better cross-shops if the group wants to compare Kyoto bars before choosing a firmer mood for the night.
For value, there is no confirmed price range here, so SEY is harder to judge in advance than a venue with published spend expectations. That makes it a safer pick for a casual first stop than for a night where the group wants to pre-agree budget, drinks, pacing. Genji Lounge and The Living Room are useful alternatives when the decision is more about hotel-lounge comfort and a calmer group setting.
If SEY is unavailable or the group wants a clearer bar crawl plan, compare it with ALKAA, APOTHECA, Bar CHIPPENDALE, Bar Cordon Noir. For similar planning outside Kyoto, keep 86 in Tokyo, adee Lounge & Bar in Osaka, ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián as reference points for how Pearl frames bar choices by city, group size, booking friction.
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Unlock the full SEY guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare SEY
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SEY | Kyoto | No published awards |
| FUJU | Kyoto | No published awards |
| Nine Tails | Kyoto | No published awards |
| BAR Oumie | Kyoto | No published awards |
| Genji Lounge | Kyoto | No published awards |
| The Living Room | Kyoto | 2023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #48 |
How SEY Kyoto compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SEY good for groups?
The confirmed planning details are that it is in Kyoto, costs $50 per person, is open daily from 1 PM to 12 AM, has a smart-casual dress code.
Do I need a reservation at SEY?
If the visit matters to your plans, contact SEY directly before going.
Is SEY open late?
Yes. SEY is open until 12 AM every day in Kyoto, with daily hours from 1 PM to 12 AM.
What's the best time to go to SEY?
The hours are 1 PM to 12 AM every day. Choose a time that fits your Kyoto itinerary, confirm directly if you need a specific service or experience.
What's the crowd like at SEY?
The confirmed facts are the Kyoto location, $50 per person price, daily 1 PM–12 AM hours, smart-casual dress code.
Does SEY have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price is $50 per person, the schedule is daily from 1 PM to 12 AM.
