Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Higashiyama Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Gion Corner
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.
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.
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.
Gion Shirakawa Area
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
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Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Great location in the Kiyomizu-dera/Gion area. Clean, quiet, modern, and spacious rooms. Absolutely will return on my next trip to Kyoto!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
A beautiful property at a central location in Gion. It’s very easy to walk everywhere from there. The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The hotel has a very stylish and chic design, 5 out of 5, wi definitely come back, the best hotel through our 10 days trip to Japan. Thank ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
I had a fabulous experience and stay. Staff were great to deal with, polite, professional and very helpful. Great location to everything. 15-20 minute cab ride to train station. The King bed suite was lovely, and the public bath was a wonderful experience. I did not eat here so I cannot offer any ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The breakfast is amazing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
The best very clean friendly staff very good breakfast love this place
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Yes
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
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.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
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.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
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.
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.
