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

4.5/5(157 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.

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

Yasaka Shrine

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4/5(56 reviews)

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

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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
Gion Shirakawa 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.

Gion Shirakawa Area

Things to do

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

RM216
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

RM149
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night

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

RM510
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Kimono 1

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto

RM89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

RM143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour
At Camellia Flower you can enjoy a shared or private tea ceremony.

Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse

RM158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse
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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
The price is RM531 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM531
RM584 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,167 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel with a fun vibe. Rooms were lovely with a wonderful rain shower and bath. The food at the restaurant and the bakery cafe were so delicious (I would have eaten there even if I wasn’t staying there). An awesome staff was so kind , helpful and welcoming. I would recommend this hotel ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 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 RM763 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM763
RM839 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (934 reviews)
Gion comfort
"Good location, excellent staff, top notch treatment."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu

3 out of 5
423 Sujakucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is RM198 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
RM198
RM218 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (158 reviews)
"Loved the train station shuttle bus. Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is RM474 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM474
RM522 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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)
"My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at your hotel. Would definitely stay here again when we come back to Kyoto. Wonderful everything! The room, the food, the staffs are professional and very convenient transpo, train station just few mins walk from the hotel and near shopping areas. Loved this ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama

4 out of 5
1-chome-45 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM351 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
RM351
RM437 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
"The room’s design are nice and clean. ❤️"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

5 out of 5
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is RM2,851 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
RM2,851
RM3,664 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
"We had an exceptional experience. From the moment we set foot on the property we received a warm welcome & the service felt customized and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us . We were also traveling with small children and they loved their stay and the staff so much that they didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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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 Rokakkudo Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward