Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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 heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

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 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.

Gion Corner
Sanjusangendo Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

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 when you stop by Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Hanamikoji Street
Kenninji Temple which includes interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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

Things to do

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

RM218
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

RM150
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

RM145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night

Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)

RM513
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Kimono 1

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto

RM112
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
Captivating illumination at our shrine stop.

Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

RM509
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
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Top hotels in Higashiyama Ward

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 RM563 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM563
RM619 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,224 reviews)
"A terrific hotel with excellent staff The rooms are awesome the staff is amazing . The onsite restaurant is incredible . Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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 RM1,043 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM1,043
RM1,147 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (952 reviews)
"Nice well-appointed hotel just on the border of the Gion area. Great breakfast and quite nice sentó hot bath."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 RM317 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
RM317
RM348 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,003 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 17 Aug 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is RM427 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM427
RM470 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (317 reviews)
"The spa was excellent. The staff was attentive and friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Minn Gion
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
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! (162 reviews)
"Loved the train station shuttle bus. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

5 out of 5
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is RM3,539 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
RM3,539
RM4,535 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (363 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward

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

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

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 which includes interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Gion which includes night scenes, street scenes and cycling

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

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 a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and a park

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
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto which includes mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward