Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

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

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 which includes 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 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 with a visit to Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Hanamikoji Street
Kenninji Temple which includes interior views, religious elements 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

Things to do

Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

CA $34
per adult
96% 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)

CA $165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
Kimono 1

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto

CA $36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari & Nara Bus Tour

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Japanese Lunch

CA $94
per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Japanese Lunch
Captivating illumination at our shrine stop.

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

CA $164
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

CA $46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour
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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 CA $165 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $165
CA $181 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 CA $363 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $363
CA $399 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (954 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 CA $95 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $95
CA $106 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 CA $54 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $54
CA $59 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! (163 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
Fully refundable
The price is CA $84 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $84
CA $94 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (322 reviews)
"We didn't get any benefits being VIP"

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 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 CA $1,167 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $1,167
CA $1,495 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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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(6 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, religious elements 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 street scenes, cycling and night scenes

Gion

5/5(38 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 which includes a park, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Okazaki

5/5(1 area review)

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

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 mountains and a river or creek

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

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