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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.

  • Kyoto National Museum of Modern ArtArt Museum
  • Kyoto Municipal Museum of ArtArt Museum
  • Kyoto City ZooZoo & Aquarium

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Higashiyama in Kyoto

Top things to do in Higashiyama

  • Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

    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.

    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

    Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

    ★ 4.1 · 273
    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
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  • Kyoto City Zoo

    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 – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • MALEBRANCHE CACAO 365 Gion Store

    MALEBRANCHE CACAO 365 Gion Store

    ★ 4.3 · 509
    Chocolate Shop
    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
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  • Nanzenji Temple

    Nanzenji Temple

    ★ 4.5 · 12.5k
    Famous Buddhist Temple

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

    Every day
    8:40 AM – 4:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • D&DEPARTMENT KYOTO

    D&DEPARTMENT KYOTO

    ★ 4.3 · 407
    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
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Higashiyama

  • Wagyu Ryotei Bungo Gion

    Wagyu Ryotei Bungo Gion

    ★ 4.7 · 910
    Yakiniku· ¥10,000+
    Every day
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Restaurant TAMURA

    Restaurant TAMURA

    ★ 4.6 · 202
    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
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Sekki

    Sekki

    Restaurant
    Every day
    7 AM – 10:30 AM, 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 3 PM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
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Map of Higashiyama with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art
  2. 2Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
  3. 3Kyoto City Zoo
  4. 4MALEBRANCHE CACAO 365 Gion Store
  5. 5Wagyu Ryotei Bungo Gion
  6. 6Nanzenji Temple
  7. 7D&DEPARTMENT KYOTO
  8. 8Restaurant TAMURA
  9. 9Sekki

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