Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(759 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 featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(36 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

4.5/5(266 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Gion Corner, a theater 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 which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Sanjusangen-do Temple

4.5/5(95 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

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Hanamikoji Street
One rainy evening from our Kyoto two years ago where, by a happy accident we found ourselves in this wonderful little restaurant called Gion Tanto right beside the famed Tatsumi Bashi bridge. Okonomiyaki and fried udon for our first dinner in Japan, and that nice cold glass of Asahi beer really hit the spot. 🍺

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.

Gion Shirakawa Area

Things to do

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

￥7,500
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

￥4,050
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night

Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)

￥17,358
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Kimono 1

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto

￥3,077
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

￥4,980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari & Nara Bus Tour

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Japanese Lunch

￥9,100
per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Japanese Lunch
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Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥17,526 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
￥17,526
￥19,279 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,142 reviews)
Friendly, relaxed, upscale, and world class bakery
"The bakery and restaurant was one of the highlights of the hotel. Literally the best sourdough I've ever had at this hotel. The bathroom was also one of the nicest bathrooms I've ever had in a hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the hotel's location was only 0.25 miles from the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 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 ￥29,318 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥29,318
￥32,250 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (931 reviews)
"Nice hotel for the price. Service was great, the place smells amazing. They have the air diffusers going in every corner of the public spaces and it’s awesome. The restaurant and lounge could use a little sprucing up in terms of options offered, set up and flexibility but other than that, it was ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥6,955 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
￥6,955
￥7,650 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
"Loved the train station shuttle bus. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥14,923 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥14,923
￥16,694 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel right in the middle of the city"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
5 out of 5
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥96,900 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
￥96,900
￥124,579 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (358 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect. The staff was friendly, helpful and genuinely cared about the service. The room was upgraded without asking. There were birthday surprises in my room every day. The music and ambience in the hotel were top-notch. There were always offering activities. Valet in the concierge’s ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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
The price is ￥16,600 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥16,600
￥20,974 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)
"Out of everywhere I stayed in Japan during my trip, this was my favorite. It is so tranquil, boutique, full of hospitality. There is a seating area and huge footbath area outside, as well as shuttle to Kyoto Station, which is an amazing perk! You will likely wake up to a beautiful wide view of trees, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Higashiyama Ward

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

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(17 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 Hokanji Temple.

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

Komatsucho

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

Gion

5/5(208 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 showing religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and a garden

Okazaki

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward