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.
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Open Photo by JNTO

Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (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 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
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

$51
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

$92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto 1 Day Trip-Golden Pavilion & Kiyomizu temple from Osaka

Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka

$173
per adult
Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka
The most photogenic temple in Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

$25
per adult
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture 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 Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $120 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$120 total
per night
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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! (2,013 reviews)
"the hotel was great. All the food options were nice with the bakery, restaurant, and rooftop bar."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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
The price is $221 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$221 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Good location in Gion. Good breakfast and I enjoyed the onsen every night. We enjoyed our stay in this hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

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 $56 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$56 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (218 reviews)
"Decent hotel. Good location— near Kyomizu dera temple."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Hotel SUI Kyoto Kiyomizu
Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is $136 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$136 total
per night
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and experience! The rooms were clean and the onsen was such a nice experience. Close to all the shopping and restaurants. Truly a gem! We booked the traditional Japanese style room and had no complaints"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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
The price is $122 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$122 total
per night
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (445 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great service. I love the Japanese contemporary experience with premium amenities. This was our second time staying here and will be returning again! Thank you!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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
The price is $311 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$311 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

The Westin Miyako 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 Kyoto Railway Museum. 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 Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street 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 Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. 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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