Higashiyama Ward
Kyoto
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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 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.
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.
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.
Hanamikoji Street
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.
Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Very good vibe here. If you like Ace in Sydney you like this hotel.
Reviewed on 2025/12/4
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Room was very clean and the staff were excellent
Reviewed on 2025/12/7
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Great location and amenities. Great breakfast, lots of variety.
Reviewed on 2025/12/3
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Amazing! Our fave hotel
Reviewed on 2025/12/7
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Great location! Spacious room. Free coffee and snack bar.
Reviewed on 2025/12/4
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 2025/11/20
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Other neighborhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
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
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Higashiyama Ward
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Yasaka Shrine
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Hanamikoji Street
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Hokanji Temple
- Kenninji Temple
- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre
- Chion-in Temple
- Yasui Konpiragu
- Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
- Gion Tatsumi Bridge
- Maruyama Park
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple
- Shoren-in Temple
- Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum
- Entokuin Temple
- Furukawacho Shopping Street
- Myoho-in Temple
- Ishibe Alley
