Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
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Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Yasaka Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Yasaka Shrine. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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
After visiting Sanjusangen-do Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Kodai-ji Temple. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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
Outstanding location, clean, quiet, comfortable. Would not recommend including breakfast though.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 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
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
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
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- Kiyomizu Temple
- Gion Corner
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Hanamikoji Street
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Hokanji Temple
- Kenninji Temple
- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre
- Chion-in Temple
- Kyoto National Museum
- Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
- Maruyama Park
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple
- Otani Sobyo
- Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum
- Three-Year Slope
- Toyokuni Shrine
- Shoren-in Temple
- Entokuin Temple
- Myoho-in Temple
- Otani Honbyo Temple
- Kyoto Gion Lamp Museum
- Ishibe Alley
- Komyo-in Temple
- Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine
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Hotels Near Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
- Gion Hotels
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- Sakyo Ward Hotels
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- Sannenzaka Ninenzaka Hotels
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- Nabeyacho Hotels
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- Kamininomiyacho Hotels
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