Higashiyama Ward
Kyoto
Visit Higashiyama Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Kodai-ji Temple
A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.
Things to do
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Rooms clean, staff very helpful, food excellent and great location
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2026
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Jay is the best bartender
Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
The
Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Very convenient for a solo traveler like me. Temples are close to the hotel and a metro station is literally at the corner of the street!
Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The best hotel we have stayed during our 2 weeks trip to Japan! Staffs help you carry your baggage’s the moment you arrive (straight to your room!). Room was large (we got a free upgrade to a deluxe room!) which was super amazing from the hotel staffs considering we have 2 little toddlers and a pregnant ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 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 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 Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
