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Where to Stay in Higashiyama, Kyoto

The eastern hills district stretching from Kiyomizudera to Nanzenji. A series of atmospheric lanes and temples along the Philosopher’s Path.

✦ The vibe

Temple-heavy, tranquil, and scenic, with steep slopes and narrow streets.

👤 Best for

First-time visitors, couples, and walkers who want to spend days exploring temples.

🏨 Where to stay

Ryokan and small family-run inns; mid-range to upscale.

🚇 Getting around

Best on foot; limited bus access. Taxi or bus 20-30 minutes to Kyoto Station.

📍 Nearby

Kiyomizudera Temple, Philosopher’s Path.

Best hotels in Higashiyama

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Higashiyama

★★★ 📍 163 m

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

163 m from Higashiyama

445-3 Myōhōin Maekawachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan

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★★★ 📍 208 m

RESI STAY Gojozaka

208 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 224 m

Santiago Guesthouse

224 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 261 m

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

261 m from Higashiyama

4-chōme-450-1 Gojōbashihigashi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0846, Japan

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★★★ 📍 288 m

The Old Modern

288 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 376 m

Peace House Sakura

376 m from Higashiyama

東大路通 ; 京都府道143号四ノ宮四ツ塚線, Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 387 m

Gojo Guest House

387 m from Higashiyama

3-396-2, Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 446 m

Stay Sakura Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo

446 m from Higashiyama

583-2, 清水道, Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 501 m

Hotel The POINT 清水五条

501 m from Higashiyama

Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 518 m

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

518 m from Higashiyama

644-2 Sanjūsangendōmawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0941, Japan

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★★★ 📍 554 m

Kiyomizu Youth Hostel

554 m from Higashiyama

Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 573 m

Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizudera

573 m from Higashiyama

396-1 Sayamachi 1chōme, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0902, Japan

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★★★ 📍 582 m

谷町君HOTEL京都駅東29

582 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 639 m

Maison de Liu wangguang

639 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 667 m

Yoko ST

667 m from Higashiyama

246-2, 薬師町, Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 668 m

The Celestine Hotel Gion

668 m from Higashiyama

572 Komatsuchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0811, Japan

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★★★ 📍 721 m

Quinta guesthouse

721 m from Higashiyama

Kyoto

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★★★ 📍 732 m

Komahan

732 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 734 m

Gion united hotel

734 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 736 m

cocoon Kyoto 東山七条

736 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 742 m

RC HOTEL 京都八坂

742 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 759 m

Inari Inn

759 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 771 m

Guesthouse Maika

771 m from Higashiyama

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★★★ 📍 809 m

MIMARU APARTMENT HOTEL

809 m from Higashiyama

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Other areas in Kyoto

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