Must-see hotels in Southern Higashiyama

  • Four Seasons

    Southern Higashiyama

    Extravagant and contemporary yet restrained and traditional, Four Seasons is an impressive new luxury hotel in the Higashiyama sightseeing district. The…

  • Hyatt Regency Kyoto

    Southern Higashiyama

    Arguably one of Kyoto's best hotels, the Hyatt Regency sits at the southern end of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district. Elegant and contemporary…

  • Shiraume Ryokan

    Southern Higashiyama

    Looking out over the Shirakawa Canal in Shimbashi, a lovely street in Gion, this ryokan offers excellent location, atmosphere and service. The decor is…

  • Seikōrō

    Southern Higashiyama

    The Seikōrō is a classic ryokan with a grandly decorated and homey lobby. It’s spacious, with excellent, comfortable rooms, attentive service and a fairly…

  • Gion Hatanaka

    Southern Higashiyama

    Gion Hatanaka is a fine ryokan right in the heart of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, less than a minute’s walk from Yasaka-jinja. Despite…

  • Old Kyoto

    Southern Higashiyama

    The Old Kyoto group manage three beautiful traditional Japanese houses that stand right on the edge of Gion and make for the perfect getaway for those…

  • Motonago

    Southern Higashiyama

    This ryokan may have the best location of any in the city and it hits all the right notes for one in this class: classic Japanese decor, friendly English…

  • Book + Bed Hostel

    Southern Higashiyama

    With a cracking location and a 'novel' idea, this hostel is a unique option for those looking for budget accommodation in the heart of Gion. As expected,…

  • Kyoto Yoshimizu Inn

    Southern Higashiyama

    Perched at the base of the Higashiyama mountains at the top of Maruyama-kōen, Yoshimizu is surrounded by greenery and it’s like staying in the countryside…

  • Yumiya Komachi

    Southern Higashiyama

    In a hidden location a short walk from Gion, Yumiya Komachi is a delightful guesthouse run by friendly owner, Rico. The 100-year-old building is the…

  • Sakara Kyoto

    Southern Higashiyama

    This modern Japanese-style inn is conveniently located in a covered pedestrian shopping arcade just south of Sanjō-dōri, about 50m from Higashiyama…

  • Gojo Guesthouse Annexe

    Southern Higashiyama

    A short walk from the main Gojō Guest House, this homey quiet place in a traditional building offers private rooms with shared bathrooms and is decorated…

  • Kyoto Granbell Hotel

    Southern Higashiyama

    Tucked in a quiet part of Gion, the Granbell comes with a knockout location, standout service and a lot of style. Snug rooms (the Japanese-style feel a…

  • Gojō Guest House

    Southern Higashiyama

    This is a fine budget guesthouse in an old wooden Japanese house, which makes the place feel more like a ryokan than your average guesthouse. There are…

  • Ryokan Uemura

    Southern Higashiyama

    This beautiful little ryokan is on a quaint, quiet cobblestone alley, just down the hill from some of Kyoto’s most important sights. The owner prefers…

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

    Southern Higashiyama

    Jam hostel boasts a convenient location on the edge of Gion and a sake bar downstairs that is a convivial place for guests to mix with local regulars. It…