Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Gion Shirakawa Area
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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.
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 Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Concierge and staff were kind and very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Very helpful staff. Plenty of good quality amenities. A very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
This hotel is in a very convenient location in Kyoto. It's a nice hotel. The staff is amazing, extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
good breakfast, amazing staff, clean property, fabulous room
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Top notch
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
I love this hotel!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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 Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Art Center, 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 Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
