Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
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.
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Our pick of the best Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho Hotel Deals
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Terrace Hachijo PREMIER
Very clean and convenient location next to Kyoto Station. We were disappointed that the hotel didn’t have room to sit with family and play games. Great hotel for single travelers, not so much for larger groups and families.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Everything about this hotel was perfect! We were so lucky we found it. The staff were exceptional, the room was comfortable, and the spas were out of this world. Definitely would go back
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Excellent location for getting to key places. The breakfast was lovely and the roof top bar was wonderful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Great hotel with amazing staff and location
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Old hotel but location was superb just next to the station and Ion Mall.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Very clean and peaceful place to stay. Loved it!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kyoto Art Center and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.
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.
