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.
Gion Shirakawa Area
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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.
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
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Essentials Private Tour: Perfect for First-Time Visitors
Yu's Personalized Kyoto Tour with Photo: Samurai/Geisha History
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Location is good. Very close to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Excellent location, walking distance to the Yasaka Shrine, amazing service by the staff member. Big public bath was nice and clean, made you feel so relaxed. If I'm coming back to Kyoto, I would select this hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Top notch
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The shuttle to kyoto station was very convenient. We were told that the breakfast ran until 10:30. When i went back up to get more food at 10:02 they were starting to put the food away and one of the people was very snotty and pointed at her watch, telling me i could not get any more food. The hotel ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Excellent service, clean and Very nice room!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
loved our stay. great walking locations. attentive staff. beauriful spa.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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 Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, 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 ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
