Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

A traditional Japanese building with a stone staircase leading up to it, surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bridge, a stone lantern, and lush greenery.
A person in traditional Japanese attire descending stone steps, a lion statue, and a building with green and red accents in the background.
A traditional Japanese garden with a large tree, neatly trimmed bushes, a pond, and a pathway.

Stay near popular Higashiyama Ward attractions

A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
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Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 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.
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Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹11,154 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹11,154
₹12,269 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,030 reviews)
"Good and relaxing atmosphere, room is comfortable, nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹15,324 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
₹15,324
₹16,856 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹4,496 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹4,496
₹4,946 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)
"Staff was very nice, room was clean and there is happy hour from 5:30-6:30pm with free gin."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹11,937 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹11,937
₹14,838 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ...
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹9,715 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹9,715
₹10,686 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location. Immaculately clean. Very robust Japanese breakfast option. Very friendly and helpful staff who could speak English. We aren’t public bath people but others seemed to enjoy that amenity."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
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 ₹9,423 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,423
₹11,713 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (456 reviews)
"Room was very clean, hotel is located at a quiet and beautiful place. Staffs are very friendly. There is a free shuttle bus between Kyoto station and hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
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Where to stay in Higashiyama Ward

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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

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

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

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

Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

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