Title: Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide: Best of Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Higashiyama Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiyama-Ward-Kyoto-Hotels.0-n179161-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kyoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kyoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Higashiyama Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Higashiyama-Ward.d179161.Car-Hire-Guide)[Higashiyama Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiyama-Ward.d179161.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide ## Kyoto ![Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160750/8bd9c1a9-a634-4367-970d-e2d4a74cd74a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160750/8bd9c1a9-a634-4367-970d-e2d4a74cd74a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204605/de99b6f7-76bb-448d-adf4-ef1c260dcf38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kodaiji Temple showing forest scenes and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204605/2c58a89c-f8ef-4914-a41b-32cb5dd6f32b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kiyomizu Temple showing religious elements, a temple or place of worship and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/9f9bee97-7a11-421a-ad74-7ea088782318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Higashiyama Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kyoto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Attraction) ![Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501462/fa36d1e9-5dfb-4520-8495-77f1363364fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yasaka-Shrine-Gion.d501462.Attraction) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501437/c919d798-dd1f-478c-8bec-89023f365366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gion-Corner-Kyoto.d501437.Attraction) ![Sanjusangendo Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501459/06ac7d58-7b8a-4716-9b40-8f4970e51b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanjusangendo-Temple-Higashiyama.d501459.Attraction) ![Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922902319/9a89a7de-fccb-4793-bc5c-96d9661ad676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanamikoji-Dori-Kyoto.d553248635922902319.Attraction) ![Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204605/de99b6f7-76bb-448d-adf4-ef1c260dcf38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kodai-Ji-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d6204605.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gion Geisha District Maiko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/e44b20db-cc32-41de-8ba2-966804a7a992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha £19 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48649428/b01c8695-10e1-4de8-9fb9-c2a832a88116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour £89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details) ![Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48905530/1400c5b0-3069-4695-a1af-8e7c968a1d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience £73 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details) ![Osaka/Kyoto:Arashiyama,NaraPark,FushimiInari Shrin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49275231/e102b720-e383-45ed-be2c-8800685670ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara, Fushimi Inari Tour & Lunch Option £54 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-arashiyama.a49275231.activity-details) ![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/52f9d27f-f6a4-4c54-9103-2a75ca719b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details) [See all activities in Kyoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward ![Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69680000/69673800/69673755/e79c00ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto 4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto £69 11 Feb - 12 Feb additional charges may apply 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! (1,628 reviews) Incredible very friendly amazing people the rooms were nice big and very clean beds were comfortable Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=69673755&PinnedHotelID=69673755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179161) ![Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17860000/17857400/17857390/5a73b8bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion 572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto £164 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply 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) Good service all together. Good location for site seeing. Hotel’s shuttle service to and from Kyoto station was very helpful. We enjoyed our breakfast, too. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=17857390&PinnedHotelID=17857390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179161) ![THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71550000/71550000/71549946/b77436b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel 175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto £76 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply 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! (324 reviews) Clean, quiet, cosy room. Great staff. Laundry on site and a shuttle back and forth to the train station. In a very convenient location for sightseeing and restaurants. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=71549946&PinnedHotelID=71549946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179161) ![Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18420000/18414600/18414583/c01aa5ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kyoto Granbell Hotel 27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto £88 12 Feb - 13 Feb additional charges may apply 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! (1,005 reviews) Fantastic hotel. Staying at the Granbell Kyoto makes me only want to book at Granbell in the future. Can’t wait to check out other hotels from this chain. I genuinely felt at home. Staff was helpful and friendly and the place was beautiful. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=18414583&PinnedHotelID=18414583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179161) ![Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34870000/34865600/34865507/fdc1913d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dhawa Yura Kyoto 84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto £133 23 Feb - 24 Feb additional charges may apply 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! (660 reviews) Modern, clean room with modern Japanese charm. Close to transport and the main shopping area of Kyoto. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=34865507&PinnedHotelID=34865507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179161) ![The Westin Miyako Kyoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/878400/878301/b7475fef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Miyako Kyoto 1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto £236 11 Feb - 12 Feb additional charges may apply 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 love their amenities, night wear, and big public bath! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=878301&PinnedHotelID=878301&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179161) [See all 703 properties in Higashiyama Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=179161) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Higashiyama Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179161&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179161&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179161&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179161&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179161&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179161&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward ![Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204602/3f6981ce-61c0-4097-afa4-d7c641fc9232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Sannenzaka-Ninenzaka.dx6204602) ![Komatsucho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/af3839f3-ffcd-4440-a9a1-dd689f50b078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Komatsucho While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Komatsucho.dx553248635976381707) ![Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160577/71bed452-947c-4e43-9340-af0f53500fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gion 5/5(46 area reviews) Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Gion.dx6160577) ![Eikando Temple featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691592/8f4fb6e4-10e9-42d2-af53-9d3df26cc4eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Okazaki.dx553248633981691592) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/b32ad9d8-181f-4e9b-b1ab-628b2a70c4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Karasuma.dx6204517) ![Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179162/8a693240-943d-4eb0-8041-0107df424745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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