Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Higashiyama Ward
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Yasaka Shrine
Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.
Gion Corner
Enjoy a performance at Gion Corner, a theatre with a story to tell in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.
Hanamikoji Street
You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kodai-ji Temple
A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.
Things to do
From Osaka: Fushimi Inari -taisha, Omihachiman and La Collina
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights
Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Fantastic accommodation. Rooms were spotless and bakery downstairs was an added bonus
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
京都駅からホテル迄の送迎バスが助かります かなり混んでいるので乗り換え無くお財布も気にせずアクセス出来るのはとても楽です。 洗い場付きバスルームが快適 お茶が美味しい 朝食が和食、洋食共美味しい 手作り湯葉豆腐 焼き魚 おばんさん特にご飯が美味しい 客室は清潔に保たれ、スタッフの対応も丁寧 早朝南禅寺に散歩、清水寺、高台寺等徒歩圏内 白川通りを通って祇園へも徒歩で
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
AMAZING hotel in Kyoto. This hotel was by far my favorite from my stay in Japan. I love the design and features. I really liked the peaceful vibes for the Japanese style room, and the traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing. Thank you for making my short stay in Kyoto so memorable.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
The room was clean and spacious by Japanese standards. I would also highly recommend the location - we LOVED the street we were on, in that it was near the hustle and bustle but also very quiet and picturesque. My only critiques would be 1) the concierges were not very knowledgeable and we were left ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Great service, friendly staff and clean room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
The stand out about this hotel is the people. Everything with the property is excellent. But a hotel is about people. The people that care for you here are so lovely and warm that they feel more like family. You really look forward to seeing them every day and engaging them on the traditions and ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Hotels Near Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
- Gion Hotels
- Shimogyo Ward Hotels
- Minami Ward Hotels
- Nakagyo Ward Hotels
- Sakyo Ward Hotels
- Fushimi Ward Hotels
- Yamashina Ward Hotels
- Sannenzaka Ninenzaka Hotels
- Komatsucho Hotels
- Okazaki Hotels
- Shimokawaracho Hotels
- Nabeyacho Hotels
- Rokurocho Hotels
- Motoyoshichō Hotels
- Hiyoshicho Hotels
- Kamininomiyacho Hotels
- Horiikecho Hotels
