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.
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.
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.
Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Staff was amazing helped us out with amazing dinner reservations and even shipped a forgotten item to our next hotel! Walking distance to so many amazing things!
Reviewed on 2025/11/29
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Kind staff / wonderful footbath / lovely coffee & tea box
Reviewed on 2025/11/25
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Outstanding location, clean, quiet, comfortable. Would not recommend including breakfast though.
Reviewed on 2025/11/17
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Breakfast had great options and the bar was phenomenal
Reviewed on 2025/11/24
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
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Amazing hotel and staff. Definitely recommend
Reviewed on 2025/11/15
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
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Hanamikoji Street
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Hokanji Temple
- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre
- Kenninji Temple
- Chion-in Temple
- Yasui Konpiragu
- Gion Tatsumi Bridge
- Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple
- Maruyama Park
- Entokuin Temple
- Furukawacho Shopping Street
- Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum
- Myoho-in Temple
- Shoren-in Temple
- Ishibe Alley
