What's Higashiyama Ward like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Higashiyama Ward, especially its restaurants and temples. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture and selection of shops. Take in some culture at Gion Corner and Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art. There's plenty more to see, including Hokanji Temple and Ishibe Alley.Where are the best places to stay in Higashiyama Ward?
We have 596 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Higashiyama Ward:
Hotel Gion Misen
City centre hotel- Free WiFi • Walkable location
Kyoto INN Gion the Second
3-star hotel- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Gion Ryokan Karaku
3.5-star ryokan- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Gion Misen Furumonzen
City centre hotel- Free WiFi • Garden • Central location
Seikoro Ryokan
City centre ryokan- Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Walkable location
How to get to Higashiyama Ward
Higashiyama Ward is located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the heart of Kyoto.Flying to:
- Osaka (ITM-Itami), 24 mi (38.6 km) from Higashiyama Ward
Travelling to Higashiyama Ward by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:- Gion-shijo Station
- Kiyomizu-gojo Station
- Sanjo Station
Getting to Higashiyama Ward on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:- Higashiyama Station
- Sanjo Keihan Station
- Keage Station