What's Higashiyama Ward like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Higashiyama Ward, especially its shops and temples. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture and selection of restaurants. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. There's plenty more to see, including Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and Hokanji Temple.
How to get to Higashiyama Ward
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
Things to see and do in and around Higashiyama Ward
What to see in Higashiyama Ward
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
- Hokanji Temple
- Ishibe Alley
Things to do in Higashiyama Ward
- Gion Corner
- Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum
- Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Kyoto National Museum
Other popular Higashiyama Ward attractions
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Yasui Konpiragu
- Maruyama Park
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kenninji Temple