Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Kodaiji Temple showing religious elements, a garden and a temple or place of worship
Kodaiji Temple featuring forest scenes and a park
Kiyomizu Temple featuring a city, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Our pick of the best Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$142 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$142
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,649 reviews)
This was a lovely hotel to stay at and I’d definitely stay again. The room was spacious enough for two of us and was very clean. I appreciated the amenities and I breakfast we had every morning. We also opted to eat at the restaurant for dinner one night and it was fantastic. It’s also a great location ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.5 out of 5
175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$218 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$218
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
Perfect!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$361 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$361
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free train station pick-up and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
The staff was lovely. The room accommodations were also lovely and within walking distance to a lot of temples.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$161 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$161
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great staff, spoke really good english. Rooms were nice and quiet

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$284 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$284
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (665 reviews)
Only stayed for 2 nights but we absolutely loved this hotel, staff were wonderful, rooms were super clean and very nice! We will be back

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5 out of 5
1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$396 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$396
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
I’ve stayed here before and that’s why I returned, definelty a must stay in Kyoto. The views and breakfast are excellent!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka featuring a small town or village and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Komatsucho

Komatsucho

5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Gion featuring night scenes, cycling and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Kyoto Gion Lamp Museum while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Eikando Temple showing a garden, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Okazaki
The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons. The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival

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.

Karasuma
Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

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