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
Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects

Kodai-ji Temple

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Kodai-ji Temple

Things to do

From Osaka: Fushimi Inari -taisha, Omihachiman and La Collina

From Osaka: Fushimi Inari -taisha, Omihachiman and La Collina

Rp1.129.140
per adult
From Osaka: Fushimi Inari -taisha, Omihachiman and La Collina
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide

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

Rp1.003.680
per adult
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide
Osaka Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka and Uji

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji

Rp985.279
per adult
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

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

Rp1.622.712
per adult
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Kinkakuji Temple

Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience

Rp1.234.025
per adult
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

Rp1.406.351
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
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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 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.890.781 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
Rp1.890.781
Rp2.079.859 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,465 reviews)
Very modern hotel with excellent service. Perk was easy bike rentals, as the sights of Kyoto are all spread out.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.936.745 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
Rp1.936.745
Rp2.130.462 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Outstanding location, clean, quiet, comfortable. Would not recommend including breakfast though.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.5 out of 5
175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.788.828 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
Rp1.788.828
Rp2.223.514 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
The rooms are spacious by Japanese standards. The beds are very comfortable and the shower is excellent. The TV is equipped with Netflix and other streaming services and easy to use. The location is superb for exploring Gion and Higashiyama, and not far from a metro station to get to the rest of ...

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.316.995 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
Rp2.316.995
Rp2.880.025 total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (622 reviews)
Beautiful room!

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

4.5 out of 5
2-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp9.851.131 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
Rp9.851.131
Rp10.836.244 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
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

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

5 out of 5
644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp4.066.781 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
Rp4.066.781
Rp5.055.009 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
we enjoyed the breakfast options, staff was very attentive and helpful with taxis bags, reservations, SPA had a good experienced masseuse, great location

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
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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 Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.

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 Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art 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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, 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 Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide