Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Higashiyama Ward
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
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.
Yasaka Shrine
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.
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
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.
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
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.
Things to do
Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto
Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Ladies Plan with Hair Set
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
Explore a Historic House: Kimono Photoshoot and Matcha Tea
Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
This hotel was truly amazing. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the temple. The food was outstanding, and our room was spacious and very comfortable. The bathroom was excellent, with a wonderful shower. Free amenities and fantastic staff made the stay even better. The hotel’s bakery was ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Location is very good, 1 min away from the main shopping street with all the good shops, especially for Wagashi. However, room was some kind of small “studio flat” -like with the bed stuck at the end, only accessible from the front. All in all, it was great, but room didn’t make me feel cosy ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Perfect service all around, I would gladly stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Amazing! Our fave hotel
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
The room was spotless, the staff was excellent from reservation to departure, the property was amazing and location was the best in the city in the Kiyomizu area. We were greeted at arrival and given an upgrade. Our bags had already been stored in our room. We had wonderful lounge experiences with ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Great location! Spacious room. Free coffee and snack bar.
Reviewed on 4 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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, 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.
