Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

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.

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

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.

Yasaka Shrine
Gion Corner

Gion Corner

Enjoy a show at Gion Corner, a theater 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 showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
Hanamikoji Street

Hanamikoji Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Hanamikoji Street
Kenninji Temple showing 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

Things to do

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

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

P4,569
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

P4,020
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto: Kimono Experience in Gion

Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience

P209
per adult
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
Todai-ji Temple

Kyoto and Nara Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todaiji from Osaka

P11,994
per adult
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todaiji from Osaka
Complete Kyoto Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights and Hidden Gems

Complete Kyoto Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights and Hidden Gems

P5,712
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Complete Kyoto Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights and Hidden Gems
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

P4,020
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
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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, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P6,972 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,972
P7,670 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,212 reviews)
Very nice modern stay
"I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay again. The room was very sleek clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The bakery in the lobby was a quick easy way to grab a quick tasty bite before going out for the day. Rooftop bar was very nice. It’s located near the more traditional ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P12,690 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P12,690
P13,959 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (949 reviews)
"This is simply a wonderful hotel. From the outside it seems rather like a conventional hotel, but once inside you know you are in a special place--real, traditional Japan, away from crowds, lights, concrete, glass and steel, but in view of surrounding garden spaces open spaces, impeccable interior ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
"Loved the train station shuttle bus. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P4,702 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,702
P5,173 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel has an old-world feel to it, but with modern amenities. The Onsen baths were an amazing addition for us. The buffet breakfast is a MUST !"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P7,375 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P7,375
P8,112 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (307 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Minn Gion
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

4 out of 5
1-chome-45 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P5,465 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P5,465
P6,793 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Staff at this site were great. We enjoyed the breakfast and its options. We appreciated the water filling stations that offered sparkling water. Room was comfortable. Trains were walkable from this location but main line was a bit far."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward

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

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Kenninji Temple showing a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

Komatsucho

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Gion which includes cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

4.5/5(3 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 religious aspects, a park and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto which includes mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward