Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects
Kodaiji Temple showing forest scenes and a garden
Kiyomizu Temple showing religious elements, a temple or place of worship and a city
Shoren-in Temple showing religious elements, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(157 reviews)

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.

Kiyomizu Temple
Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Yasaka Shrine
Gion Corner

Gion Corner

4/5(56 reviews)

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.

Gion Corner
Sanjusangendo Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Sanjusangen-do Temple

4.5/5(21 reviews)

This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
Hanamikoji Street

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.

Hanamikoji Street
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kenninji Temple

Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.

Kenninji Temple

Things to do

Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights

Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide

Rp979.200
per adult
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide
Kyoto: 12 Top Highlights Full-Day Guided City Tour

Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Rp1.669.850
per adult
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Rp1.550.400
per adult
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Rp834.925
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights

Rp1.615.680
per adult
Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights
Kinkakuji Temple

Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience

Rp1.203.926
per adult
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
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Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp2.044.599 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.044.599
Rp2.249.059 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,220 reviews)
"The property is gorgeous and it was a pleasure to stay here! The staff is very courteous and helpful. Because it was raining, the roof top bar was closed, but we had nice cocktails downstairs at the other bar. Super helpful to have the bakery and coffee bar downstairs when you’re running short on ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp3.607.013 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp3.607.013
Rp3.967.714 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free train station pick-up and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (951 reviews)
"Nice well-appointed hotel just on the border of the Gion area. Great breakfast and quite nice sentó hot bath."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
"Loved the train station shuttle bus. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

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Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp1.336.583 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.336.583
Rp1.470.241 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Cen"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Minn Gion
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

4 out of 5
1-chome-45 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp1.307.914 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.307.914
Rp1.625.737 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews)
"Staff at this site were great. We enjoyed the breakfast and its options. We appreciated the water filling stations that offered sparkling water. Room was comfortable. Trains were walkable from this location but main line was a bit far."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Eikando Temple featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide