Higashiyama Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashiyama Ward
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
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.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
Our pick of the best Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Very nice hotel. Clean rooms, great service in the restaurants and front desk, and the rooftop bar is wonderful.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Perfect spot in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Generously sized rooms with grea amenities.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Great location near Main Street but set back enough to be quiet. Room was very quiet. Super comfortable beds. Nice deep bathtub. Breakfast was fantastic- so much variety. To name just a few: miso soup, salmon, yogurt, eggs, pastries, fried rice, plain rice, make your own noodle soup, cereal, pickled ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
Everything
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Fabulous hotel with a wonderful onsen and the best part is the extremely helpful concierge staff! I had questions before we arrived and they emailed with me many times back and forth to give me a lot of helpful information- it really took the stress out of some of our planning before arrival, especially ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Overall an amazing stay. Staff were very helpful and very welcoming. Hotel in a very good area. Hotel is very very nice. I would definitely recommend staying here
Reviewed on 3 Jan 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 Murin-an 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 GEAR - Art Complex 1928, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
