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Higashiyama in Kyoto

Things to Do in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Famous for its historic temples like Kiyomizu-dera and the picturesque streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka lined with traditional wooden machiya houses.

Famous for its historic temples like Kiyomizu-dera and the picturesque streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka lined with traditional wooden machiya houses.

  • Kyoto National Museum of Modern ArtKyoto National Museum of Modern ArtArt Museum
  • Kyoto Municipal Museum of ArtKyoto Municipal Museum of ArtArt Museum
  • Kyoto City ZooKyoto City ZooZoo & Aquarium
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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Higashiyama

  • Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

    ★ 4.1 · 3.8k
    Art Museum★

    Modern museum offering a permanent collection by local 20th-century artists, plus rotating exhibits.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

    ★ 4.1 · 280
    Art Museum★

    Outbuilding used by a nearby museum for extra gallery space, plus a convenience store & coffee bar.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Kyoto City Zoo in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Kyoto City Zoo

    ★ 4.2 · 7.2k
    Zoo & Aquarium★

    Small, contemporary zoo with gardens, a handful of kids’ rides, a train & concessions.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 8 PM
  • Malebranche Cacao 365 Gion Store in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Malebranche Cacao 365 Gion Store

    ★ 4.3 · 514
    Chocolate Shop
    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Nanzenji Temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Nanzenji Temple

    ★ 4.5 · 12.7k
    Famous Buddhist Temple

    Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.

    Every day
    8:40 AM – 5 PM
  • D&Department Kyoto in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    D&Department Kyoto

    ★ 4.3 · 414
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Higashiyama

  • Record Bar Yamada in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Record Bar Yamada

    ★ 4.9 · 190
    Bar· ¥1,000–2,000 per person
    Mon
    8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 2 AM
    Tue–Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 2 AM
  • Wagyu Ryotei Bungo Gion in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Wagyu Ryotei Bungo Gion

    ★ 4.7 · 929
    Yakiniku· Más de ¥10,000
    Every day
    5 PM – 11 PM
  • Takei in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Takei

    ★ 4.7 · 800
    Japanese· ¥1–1,000
    Mon
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
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  • Restaurant Tamura in Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Restaurant Tamura

    ★ 4.6 · 204
    French· ¥10,000+

    Creative French dishes in a Kyoto kaiseki style, served in multiple courses & eaten with chopsticks.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Higashiyama with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art
  2. 2Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
  3. 3Kyoto City Zoo
  4. 4Malebranche Cacao 365 Gion Store
  5. 5Record Bar Yamada
  6. 6Nanzenji Temple
  7. 7D&Department Kyoto
  8. 8Wagyu Ryotei Bungo Gion
  9. 9Takei
  10. 10Restaurant Tamura

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