Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

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.

Kiyomizu Temple
Yasaka Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

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.

Yasaka Shrine
Gion Corner

Gion Corner

Enjoy a show at Gion Corner, a theater 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 religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
Hanamikoji Street

Hanamikoji Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Hanamikoji Street
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kenninji Temple

Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.

Kenninji Temple

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩161,791 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩161,791
₩177,970 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,239 reviews)
"Great facilities and staff. Really enjoyed the lobby which has a feeling of “community”. Bakery in the lobby was convenient and offers delicious food."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu 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 ₩343,128 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
₩343,128
₩377,441 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (955 reviews)
"Nice well-appointed hotel just on the border of the Gion area. Great breakfast and quite nice sentó hot bath."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩161,952 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩161,952
₩178,151 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent rooms. Laundry facilities. Snacks and water available in the lobby. Excellent breakfast. Close to train station but not a very walkable area."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩54,180 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩54,180
₩59,598 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
"It excelled on pretty much everything, hitting the right spot between affordability and amenities, but what really stood out was the amazing service!!!"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩73,374 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩73,374
₩80,711 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews)
"Amazing stay, will come back again. Great service from the cleaning team too. This place is clean and great location. Shops and restaurants 2 mins away."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Minn Gion
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

5 out of 5
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩1,209,728 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
₩1,209,728
₩1,549,208 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Higashiyama Ward

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka which includes street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

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

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

Komatsucho

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

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.

Gion
Eikando Temple showing religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and a garden

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.

Okazaki
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

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.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward