Guidebook for Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Sightseeing
Nijo Castle Nijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle Nijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
Kiyomizu Temple(world heritage) This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple, known magnificence Japan for the grand views afforded from its main hall.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu Temple(world heritage) This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple, known magnificence Japan for the grand views afforded from its main hall.
Sanjusangendo Hall It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto It was originally founded in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266. In Sanjusangendo Hall, there are 1001 wooden statues of the thousand-handed Kannon.
549 locals recommend
Sanjusangendo Temple
657 SanjūsangendōmawariSanjusangendo Hall It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto It was originally founded in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266. In Sanjusangendo Hall, there are 1001 wooden statues of the thousand-handed Kannon.
Heian shrine is a Shinto shrine. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardHeian shrine is a Shinto shrine. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.
It's Golden temple(world heritage).It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto This temple was built by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1397.It is a luxurious composition because it is covered from gold foils.
1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōIt's Golden temple(world heritage).It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto This temple was built by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1397.It is a luxurious composition because it is covered from gold foils.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōFushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
Parks & Nature
Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo.
Maruyama Park is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom.
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom.
Shopping
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
Entertainment & Activities
Toei Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe the filming of period dramas (jidaigeki films).You can see Ninja and Samurai.
448 locals recommend
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa HigashihachiokachōToei Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe the filming of period dramas (jidaigeki films).You can see Ninja and Samurai.
Getting Around
Higashiyama Station
98-1 大井手町subway
Sanjo Station
Ōhashichō Higashiyama WardKeihan train
Essentials
Fresco スーパー
536-7 Minamikinomotochō24 hour open super market
FamilyMart Keihansanjo
104-1 Ōhashichō24 hour open market
FamilyMart Tsukamoto-Gion-Higashiyama
584 Shinnochō24 hour open market
Arts & Culture
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
124 Okazaki Enshōjichō9:30 - 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Tuesday - Thursday, Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Entrance until 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Entrance until 7:30 p.m.)
Every Monday close
513 locals recommend
Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōTuesday - Thursday, Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Entrance until 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Entrance until 7:30 p.m.)
Every Monday close