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AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Room was very nice with lots of amenities. The staff were verfy welcoming and accomodating. I fell ill and they helped me find a pharmacy and doctor "
United States
Steven
The price is ฿10,413
฿11,454 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ฿9,090
฿9,999 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Gion Ichirin
Front of property

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,681 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was excellent. "
United States
David Donald
The price is ฿3,481
฿3,829 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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)
"The staff was lovely. The room accommodations were also lovely and within walking distance to a lot of temples."
United States
Cecile
The price is ฿11,065
฿12,171 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
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
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)
"Excellent ryokan in heart of old Kyoto "
United States
Rustin
The price is ฿7,122
฿7,834 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
In-room safe, free WiFi

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
The price is ฿35,792
฿39,372 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Property amenity

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 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 ฿7,899
฿9,992 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Courtyard

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (339 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Ruth Dovie
The price is ฿7,030
฿8,738 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion Ryokan Karaku
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (297 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, room lovely, fab location. "
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is ฿5,477
฿6,025 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Front of property

Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
"Wonderful, friendly & helpful staff. Lovely rooms. Great location. "
Australia
Melanie
The price is ฿4,649
฿5,114 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Gion Elite Terrace
Property amenity

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 ฿17,332
฿19,066 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Yuzuya Ryokan
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet location, great breakfast, and the garden is so pretty. "
United States
Zifan
The price is ฿8,080
฿10,044 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
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, (149 reviews)
"Room was spotless, bathroom was super clean and great service. Would recommend to anyone. "
Australia
Justin
The price is ฿8,470
฿9,317 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Ryokan MOTONAGO
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 ฿6,942
฿7,636 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
casana KYOTO
Exterior

Gion Misen Furumonzen

Gion Misen Furumonzen
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (269 reviews)
"Small hotel with good staff in a fabulous location. Hotel offers great freshly ground coffee, even providing a coffee grinder in the room! "
United States
Paula J
The price is ฿4,734
฿5,551 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Gion Misen Furumonzen
Garden

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
"Staff amazing "
United States
Angela
The price is ฿36,362
฿45,997 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Property entrance

Yoin Hotel Kyoto Gion

Yoin Hotel Kyoto Gion
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (56 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Mexico
Antonio
Yoin Hotel Kyoto Gion
KING DELUXE SUITE NON SMOKING | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (308 reviews)
"Spacious room, very clean and friendly staff"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ฿3,479
฿4,324 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
Restaurant

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"Very close to Gion Cnr and other tourist attractions. The staff were fantastic and the feel of the hotel was great."
Australia
Melinda
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel
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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 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.

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

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"The staff here is extremely polite. The service was outstanding. Anything you wanted the staff will help you arrange. Also, the hotel was extremely clean, quiet, and relaxing. The included spa added to the experience as well. If I come back to Kyoto, I will definitely consider coming back here again. "
Rick 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

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 Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and Kodai-ji Temple 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 Hotel ALZA 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 765 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, Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and Kodai-ji Temple are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Higashiyama Ward include Three-Year Slope, Sannenzaka Museum and Ishibe Alley. While you're out sightseeing, Ryozen Museum of History 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.