Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 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 showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(18 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

4.5/5(101 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 which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Sanjusangen-do Temple

4.5/5(27 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
Gion Shirakawa 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.

Gion Shirakawa Area

Activities

Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

AU$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu

AU$64
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night

Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)

AU$190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Kimono 1

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto

AU$33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures

Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures

AU$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures
Picture 5 for Activity Kyoto: Gion Night Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

AU$66
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$397 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$397
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (929 reviews)
"Great stay! We enjoyed the restaurants: main restaurant, quick takeaway cafe, and rooftop bar. The room was cleaned everyday, even though we stayed multiple days. Easy walk to Gion’s sights. We used taxis mostly since it was a bit of a walk from the subway, but most of our trips were less than $10. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
3 out of 5
555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$169 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Near Gion"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
4 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$586 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$586
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (876 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$350 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$350
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We recommend this property. It is modern and fun. This is right where you want to be to enjoy Kyoto. You have to accept the rooms are a.bit tight size wise however it was fun to be close together. They had a full bar but no food availability there however just steps outside the door were a dozen ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$413 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$413
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast buffet. Great location! Quiet."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
5 out of 5
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$2,767 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$2,767
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
Amazing
"I could not have asked for better service and accommodations (okay breakfast was okay- not great). Amazing spa and fitness facility. Amazing views of the garden. When it snowed it was like a winter wonderland. My friends and I were blown away by how incredibly nice the hotel was and how much nicer ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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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(4 area reviews)

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

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

Komatsucho

5/5(9 area reviews)

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(58 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

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

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.

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

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.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide

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