Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Our pick of the best Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nice , clean hotel , I've stayed here every time I've been to Japan. The staff is helpful but the could be a little more friendly. It's really the only place I feel that way , not sure if it's the area we are in.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
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
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
We really liked the location and the Japanese vibe of the hotel was very nice! The bathroom facilities were excellent. We booked a premium king room and it was too hard for us as 65+ aged customers to crawl in and out of the bed. We would just caution other travelers to be aware of this situation. ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
The staff was lovely. The room accommodations were also lovely and within walking distance to a lot of temples.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
I’ve stayed here before and that’s why I returned, definelty a must stay in Kyoto. The views and breakfast are excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Only stayed for 2 nights but we absolutely loved this hotel, staff were wonderful, rooms were super clean and very nice! We will be back
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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 Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
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 Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art 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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, 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 GEAR - Art Complex 1928, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
