Kyoto/Higashiyama, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto/Higashiyama
Address: Kyoto, Japan

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Higashiyama is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 東山区 Founded: 1929 (95 years ago)Area: 2.89 mi²Maximum elevation: 794 ftMinimal elevation: 82 ftCoordinates: 34°59'50"N, 135°46'34"E

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Kyoto/Higashiyama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto National Museum, Yasaka Shrine, Sanjūsangen-dō.

0.5 miE
Historic temple with picturesque views
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
14 min walk • Kiyomizu-dera, nestled amidst the verdant hills of Eastern Kyoto, is a historic temple that has become an emblem of Japan's cultural heritage. Founded in the late Nara period in 778, the temple is renowned for its wooden stage that juts out from its Main Hall, 13...
0.5 miS
Japanese art and culture since 1897
Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto
14 min walk • The Kyoto National Museum, nestled in the heart of the culturally rich city of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a testament to the nation's artistic and historical heritage. Established in 1897, this esteemed institution is one of the oldest and most prestigious museums in...
0.4 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
12 min walk • Yasaka Shrine, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, is a beacon of tradition and an enduring testament to Japan's spiritual heritage. This historic Shinto shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture and its pivotal role in the city's cultural...
0.7 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Sanjūsangen-dō, Kyoto
18 min walk • Sanjūsangen-dō, a revered temple situated in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, is a testament to the city's rich cultural and spiritual history. Established in 1164 and rebuilt in the 13th century after a fire, this temple is renowned for its impressive collection of...
~1080 ftNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto
6 min walk • The Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a quintessential piece of Kyoto's historic skyline. This five-story pagoda stands proudly in the city's Higashiyama district and is part of the Hokan-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple with a history that stretches...
0.4 miNE
Tranquil Buddhist temple with gardens
Kōdai-ji, Kyoto
10 min walk • Kōdai-ji, a serene Zen temple nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent historical figure, the temple is a...
~1310 ftNW
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
0.6 miNE
Grand circa-1618 Buddhist temple complex
Chion-in, Kyoto
16 min walk • Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
0.5 miNE
Urban park known for its cherry blossoms
Maruyama Park, Kyoto
14 min walk • Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night. It also becomes busy in the New Year's Eve Festivals.
0.4 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
10 min walk • The Ryōzen Kannon is a war memorial commemorating the dead of the Pacific War located in Eastern Kyoto. The concrete and steel statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara was built by Hirosuke Ishikawa and unveiled on 8 June 1955. The statue is 24 m high and weighs approximately 500 tons.
0.5 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto
12 min walk • Toyokuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1599 to commemorate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is the location of the first tamaya ever constructed, which was later destroyed by the Tokugawa clan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto/Higashiyama?

Nearby attractions include Rokuharamitsu-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Yasaka Kōshin-dō, Kyoto (5 min walk), Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto (6 min walk), Kennin-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto/Higashiyama by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto/Higashiyama:

Bus

Kiyomizu-michi • Lines: 100, 18 (2 min walk)
Gojozaka • Lines: 100, 18, 206 (5 min walk)

Train

Kiyomizu-gojo (11 min walk)
Gion-shijo (13 min walk)

Metro

Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (22 min walk)
Higashiyama • Lines: T (23 min walk)