Higashiyama Ward

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

Popular places to visit

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

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 a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

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 religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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
Hokanji Temple

Hokanji Temple

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Hokanji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Hokanji Temple

Things to do

Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

S$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

S$38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu

S$52
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

S$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
At Camellia Flower you can enjoy a shared or private tea ceremony.

Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse

S$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse
Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures

Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures

S$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures
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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
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! (769 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 31 Dec,2024

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$138 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
S$138
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (945 reviews)
"Loved it here!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec,2024

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
4 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$262 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
S$262
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (839 reviews)
"Loved the Celestine. The facilities were spotless and the staff were so lovely. The location is amazing as well. We did stay in one of their larger rooms but would be happy to stay here in one of the smaller rooms because the staff were so great."

Reviewed on 29 Dec,2024

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 out of 5
84 Ohashicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$228 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
S$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (479 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Good service but sometimes forgot orders. Slightly annoyed that head man came around and said merry Xmas to families but not us as a couple - went from that’s lovely to that’s annoying.only three tables in our room? Otherwise excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Dec,2024

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
5 out of 5
644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$368 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
S$368
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"It is a convenient location to many historical interests. Hotel is clean though small subject to the legal restrictions in Kyoto I believe. Hope will have more restaurants in the hotel and more selections for the breakfast."

Reviewed on 30 Dec,2024

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
4 out of 5
1-chome-45 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$146 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
S$146
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (121 reviews)
"Love this place! Nicely located all walkable distance to the major sites. Such a friendly staff, luck in front desk, Madhu in the restaurant and ms.Kaoru in the restaurant in particular I remember proving excellent service. Kudos to the chef for amazing food and the rest of the staff. Overall, very ..."

Reviewed on 26 Dec,2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama
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Other neighbourhoods around Higashiyama Ward

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village 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 Three-Year Slope or Hokanji Temple.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.

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

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
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

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
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho

Higashiyama Ward