Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(157 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 which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(6 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(56 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 featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Sanjusangen-do Temple

4.5/5(21 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
Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects

Kodai-ji Temple

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Kodai-ji Temple

Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹7,395 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
₹7,395
₹8,226 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,515 reviews)
Great hotel and staff. The bakery in the lobby served up fresh food and I was a big fan of the pistachio donuts! Only issue for me was that it was a little further away from the station and other areas than I would have liked or had gotten used to in Japan.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 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 ₹10,423 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
₹10,423
₹12,956 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (271 reviews)
Room was very clean and the staff were excellent

Reviewed on 7 Dec 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 ₹7,670 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
₹7,670
₹8,437 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (1,002 reviews)
AMAZING hotel in Kyoto. This hotel was by far my favorite from my stay in Japan. I love the design and features. I really liked the peaceful vibes for the Japanese style room, and the traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing. Thank you for making my short stay in Kyoto so memorable.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Kyoto Granbell 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 ₹20,428 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
₹20,428
₹22,470 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing! Our fave hotel

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹12,482 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
₹12,482
₹15,515 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
Great location! Spacious room. Free coffee and snack bar.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

4.5 out of 5
2-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹53,486 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
₹53,486
₹67,661 total
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
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 20 Nov 2025

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward

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

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

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

Komatsucho
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 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 featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship

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.

Okazaki
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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

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

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide