Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto

A traditional Japanese building with a stone staircase leading up to it, surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bridge, a stone lantern, and lush greenery.
A person in traditional Japanese attire descending stone steps, a lion statue, and a building with green and red accents in the background.
A traditional Japanese garden with a large tree, neatly trimmed bushes, a pond, and a pathway.

Stay near popular Higashiyama Ward attractions

A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
Photo by JNTO
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Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/5 (8,712 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.
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Things to do

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

$30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

$94
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

$351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour
Kyoto 1 Day Trip-Golden Pavilion & Kiyomizu temple from Osaka

Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka

$175
per adult
Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka
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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 Kyoto Kyoto
$102 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$113 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,960 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! The staff were incredibly helpful, the hotel spotless and the dinners in the restaurant were amazing!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

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
$170 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$186 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms were very nicely designed and the staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
$113 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$125 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean room and facilities"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.5 out of 5
175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto
$88 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$97 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (424 reviews)
"Hotel was exactly what was expected"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5 out of 5
1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto
$227 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$250 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Heian ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful; the Onsen was wonderful."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

5 out of 5
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho Kyoto Kyoto
$990 nightly
The price is $1,089 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$1,089 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Gion Corner are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel. And the staff was so incredibly helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Higashiyama Ward

Find the best Higashiyama Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Higashiyama Ward
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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kawaramachi Street or ShinPuhKan Shopping Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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