Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bridge, a stone lantern, and lush greenery.
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A traditional Japanese garden with a large tree, neatly trimmed bushes, a pond, and a pathway.

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Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 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.
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Higashiyama Ward Hotel Deals

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₩245,122 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
₩245,122
₩269,634 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,259 reviews)
"Clean large room. Good beds. Nice bathrooms. Great lobby. Gym small but clean and adequate. Great location. Friendly front desk staff."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

2 out of 5
6-503, Gojohashi-higashi Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this guesthouse in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Gion Corner are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (758 reviews)
"Staff wa nice and friendly."

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₩475,798 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
₩475,798
₩523,378 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Overall it was ok. Was hoping for better hospitality and with more amenities."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.5 out of 5
175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₩233,100 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
₩233,100
₩289,743 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (547 reviews)
"Hotel was beautifully decorated and rooms were spacious- especially having spent previous nights in smaller rooms elsewhere. The hotel is a bit further from train stations but hotel has a shuttle available every hour that made it very easy to go back and forth. Would def stay again."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5 out of 5
1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₩592,654 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
₩592,654
₩752,247 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and ...
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₩285,228 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
₩285,228
₩354,539 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
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Where to stay in Higashiyama Ward

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Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

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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.

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Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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