Things to Do in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Kyoto's temple-lined eastern ward, climbing from the Kamo River into the Higashiyama foothills. Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion's machiya lanes form the spine, but pottery shops, tiny cemeteries, and dawn walks along the Shirakawa canal supply the quieter texture behind the crowds.
Kyoto's temple-lined eastern ward, climbing from the Kamo River into the Higashiyama foothills. Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion's machiya lanes form the spine, but pottery shops, tiny cemeteries, and dawn walks along the Shirakawa canal supply the quieter texture behind the crowds.
Kiyomizu-deraFamous Buddhist Temple
Kyoto National MuseumHistory Museum
Tōfuku-ji TempleFamous Buddhist Temple
By TripSapien · Updated September 8, 2026
Top things to do in Higashiyama Ward
Sannenzaka
★ 4.4 · 16.9kHistoric LandmarkBustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
- Every day
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Where to eat & drink in Higashiyama Ward
Choshoku Kishin
★ 4.3 · 453Breakfast· ¥3,000–4,000‘Kishin’ refers to the ‘joyful mind’ that Zen Buddhism encourages cooks to adopt. The term encapsulates a natural feeling of gratitude to those who eat and an attitude of joy with respect to meals. The menu consists of rice dishes cooked…
- Mon–Tue
- 7:30 AM – 12 PM
- Wed–Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- 7:30 AM – 12 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM – 12 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji
Michelin ★French· $$$Elegant dining with a view of Yasaka Pagoda. The cuisine is authentic French, crafted with classic techniques and sauces.
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- 1Kiyomizu-dera
- 2Kyoto National Museum
- 3Tōfuku-ji Temple
- 4Sanjūsangendō Temple
- 5Choshoku Kishin
- 6＋chocolat プラスショコラ
- 7Cabaret (formerly BAR Baaru)
- 8Vive Lounge Kyoto
- 9Ninenzaka
- 10Wakana
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