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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,706 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the staff are so nice and friendly."
Canada
Alexander
The price is ฿6,691
฿7,361 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"This hotel was so special! From the rooms, to the products in the rooms, the wonderful snacks and drinks available all highly curated for your enjoyment. The Cyprus deep bathtub was wonderful after a long day of walking. The rooms are high end, clean and beautifully designedl. The Japanese breakfasts were amazing. The staff was incredible and we would love to stay there again. "
United States
Juliet
The price is ฿11,163
฿12,280 total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
Reception

Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Stylish and spacious rooms. Great location. Would definitely stay here again, absolutely recommend."
United States
nicole
The price is ฿9,164
฿10,080 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Hotel Gion Ichirin
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The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here before and that’s why I returned, definelty a must stay in Kyoto. The views and breakfast are excellent! "
United States
Hector
The price is ฿10,732
฿13,576 total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
River View Royal Suite | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Great location and lovely room. Security is great too."
United States
Aki
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
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Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 reviews)
"clean room, friendly staff, good locatiob for sight seeing"
Australia
Rachelle
Gion Elite Terrace
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, prime location, staff was amazing !! Would most certainly stay at this location next visit "
United States
Sebastian
Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka
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Yuzuya Ryokan

Yuzuya Ryokan
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"The room was immaculate, the staff amazingly attentive, the breakfast was so amazing, and the location and ambiance of the hotel were perfect."
United States
Christina
The price is ฿19,713
฿21,684 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Yuzuya Ryokan
Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking | Garden view

Ryokan MOTONAGO

Ryokan MOTONAGO
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience, super clean and attentive staff. Just notice the photo of ryokan's door because it is not obvious where to go and the taxi didnt know either :)"
United States
Diana
The price is ฿13,379
฿14,717 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Ryokan MOTONAGO
Lobby sitting area

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Really comfy room in a great location and the happy hour was a nice surprise (happy hour = free hour in this scenario)"
United Kingdom
Calvin
The price is ฿14,826
฿16,308 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Japanese-style Townhome, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Down duvets, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

casana KYOTO

casana KYOTO
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
The price is ฿7,691
฿8,460 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
casana KYOTO
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"What a lovely stay! The service was excellent and the hotel is very charming. Dinner and breakfast are beautiful and delicious. "
United States
Ann
The price is ฿6,568
฿7,225 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
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Yoin Hotel Kyoto Gion

Yoin Hotel Kyoto Gion
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (57 reviews)
"Staff very helpful."
Canada
Hendrika
Yoin Hotel Kyoto Gion
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion Ryokan Karaku
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (300 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, room lovely, fab location. "
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is ฿5,600
฿6,160 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Reception hall

Caesar Gion Kyoto

Caesar Gion Kyoto
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"The staff was very attentive. They have a laundry room. They don’t serve breakfast nor they have an indoor restaurant. This is a very good hotel just not as impressive as the one in Tokyo or the Ryokan in Hakone."
United States
Omar
The price is ฿7,145
฿8,871 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Caesar Gion Kyoto
Premium Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Miru Kyoto Gion

Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, spacious & so peaceful and the location was fantastic! I would definitely stay here again. "
Canada
Erica
The price is ฿11,038
฿12,142 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Miru Kyoto Gion
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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, staff, and cleanliness! "
United States
Mary Weston
The price is ฿3,827
฿4,210 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
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Sanjoubou Sansou villa

Sanjoubou Sansou villa
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Beautiful location that was conveniently close to the philosophers trail. Interesting design."
United States
Craig
The price is ฿9,508
฿13,697 total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Sanjoubou Sansou villa
In-room safe, free WiFi

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
The price is ฿38,373
฿42,211 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet location, great breakfast, and the garden is so pretty. "
United States
Zifan
The price is ฿11,608
฿14,428 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
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Where to stay in Higashiyama Ward

Find the best Higashiyama Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.

Gion showing a city and street scenes

Gion

Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.

Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan
Photo by 663highland
Open Photo by 663highland

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.
Photo by Pomakis
Open Photo by Pomakis

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.

The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons. The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood.

Top Higashiyama Ward Hotel Reviews

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Minn Gion

10/10 Excellent
"The area is great and super easy to access some incredible sights, temples, food and shopping. Much larger than "
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Minn Gion

Frequently asked questions

What is Higashiyama Ward like?
Higashiyama Ward is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and temples. Make sure that you visit Three-Year Slope and Ryozen Kannon War Memorial as part of your Higashiyama Ward travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Higashiyama Ward?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Wanosato Kyoto Musee is the highest ranked property in Higashiyama Ward. This hotel offers free WiFi, and is a short 7-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street. Other favourite options in the area include Art Mon Zen Kyoto and Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Higashiyama Ward?
If you're searching for places to stay in Kyoto, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 791 Higashiyama Ward hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Higashiyama Ward, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Higashiyama Ward.
What is there to do in this Kyoto neighbourhood?
You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre and Samurai Kembu Theater while in Higashiyama Ward. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Three-Year Slope and Ryozen Kannon War Memorial are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Higashiyama Ward include Sannenzaka Museum, Ishibe Alley and Ryozen Museum of History. While you're out sightseeing, Kodai-ji Temple and Gesshinin are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kyoto.
How can I get around Higashiyama Ward and the greater Kyoto area?
For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station or Keage Station. If you're considering venturing out of town, train travel is a great option. Gion-shijo Station is the closest train station, but Kiyomizu-gojo Station and Sanjo Station are also close by.