Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Shoren-in Temple showing a temple or place of worship, a park and religious elements

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 reviews)

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.

Kiyomizu Temple
Yasaka Shrine showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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.

Yasaka Shrine
Gion Corner

Gion Corner

4.5/5(101 reviews)

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 Corner
Sanjusangendo Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Sanjusangen-do Temple

4.5/5(27 reviews)

This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
Hanamikoji Street

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.

Hanamikoji Street
Kenninji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

Kenninji Temple

Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.

Kenninji Temple

Activities

One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

AU$106
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Nara Early Bird Tour

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

AU$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Kyoto: Kimono Experience in Gion

Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience

AU$5
per adult
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

AU$133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Kyoto 1 Day Tour - Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple from Kyoto

Kyoto 1 Day Tour - Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple from Kyoto

AU$229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 1 Day Tour - Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple from Kyoto
Picture 1 for Activity Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

AU$98
per adult
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
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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, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$238 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$238
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,367 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with amazing stuff."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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$262 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$262
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
"Amazing poace. Great location; rooms very clean and spacious. Will book again anytime"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$361 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$361
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in Gion, highly recommend."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

5 out of 5
644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$587 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$587
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"spacious room in a beautiful location of Kyoto. We loved the Zen garden in the restaurant. Staff was super helfup as well and speaks good english."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$364 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$364
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (607 reviews)
"Very nice property. Great location. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to family and friends"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$257 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$257
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (350 reviews)
Great stay in Gion!
"We had a lovely stay at this accommodation in late Sept. It was clean, modern and the beds are very comfortable. They had a higher-end washer and dryer (combo) machine for use. I stayed at another place and they only had washer option, so I had to hang dry my clothes. I did use their washer/dryer ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Minn Gion
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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
Kenninji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

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 Hanamikoji Street 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
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, 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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