Hotels near Higashiyama, Kyoto
Staying near Higashiyama station puts the train on your doorstep, which saves time every day. Station areas are convenient but can be busy and noisy at night, so check what guests say about noise, and which exit the hotel is near.
Staylist lists 15 hotels within 800 m of Higashiyama station, 7 of them within about 400 m, a five-minute walk. A typical one costs about $136 a night, close to the city's typical price. Below: our picks, including the closest hotel, then every hotel ranked by guest rating with its distance.
More about hotels near Higashiyama
Hotels near Higashiyama: the closest on Staylist is Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa (100 m); the best-rated within 800 m is Waka Heian shirakawa Hotel (guest rating 9.6, about $84 a night). Staylist lists 15 hotels within 800 m of Higashiyama in Kyoto, ranked by score; 6 are within 300 m (straight-line distance, not walking time). Across the 14 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $87 to $168 (median $124). The highest-ranked is Waka Heian shirakawa Hotel. The closest listed hotel is Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa, 100 m away. Distances are measured in a straight line from the station.
Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 4 side by side- Best value · under $150Waka Heian shirakawa HotelOur top pick overall$84 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300THE Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu, A Pan Pacific Hotel$225 a night
- Best upscale · $300+Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama$466 a night
- Closest to the stationTassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa100 m away$168 a night
Best value (under $150): Waka Heian shirakawa Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 226 reviews, about $84 a night, our top pick overall). Best mid-range ($150–$300): THE Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu, A Pan Pacific Hotel (guest rating 9.2 from 566 reviews, about $225 a night). Best upscale ($300+): Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama (guest rating 8.7 from 83 reviews, about $466 a night). Closest to the station: Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa (guest rating 9.3 from 45 reviews, about $168 a night, 100 m away).
Best-rated hotels near Higashiyama
Every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 19.6Waka Heian shirakawa Hotel3-star · 160 m from stationfrom $84 / night
- 29.2THE Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu, A Pan Pacific Hotel5-star · 320 m from station$225 / night
- 38.7Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama5-star · 230 m from stationfrom $466 / night
- 49.4Hotel Mastay Jingumichi3-star · 300 m from stationfrom $124 / night
- 59.3Gion Fukuzumi4-star · 610 m from stationfrom $178 / night
- 69.2Rinn Niomon3-star · 460 m from stationfrom $87 / night
- 79.3Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa4-star · 100 m from stationfrom $168 / night
- 89.1Rinn Gion Yasakamae3-star · 660 m from stationfrom $136 / night
- 98.6Zen Machiya Inn3-star · 440 m from stationfrom $288 / night
- 109.1Hotel Legasta Kyoto Shirakawa Sanjo2-star · 120 m from stationfrom $93 / night
- 118.8Hotel Material3-star · 440 m from stationfrom $75 / night
- 128.8Hotel Legasta Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo3-star · 140 m from stationfrom $142 / night
- 138.7Kyoto Travellers Inn3-star · 590 m from stationfrom $40 / night
- 149.4Mujurin4-star · 750 m from stationCheck live price →
- 158.7A-un4-star · 450 m from stationfrom $99 / nightNo photo yet
Closest hotels and walking times
| Hotel | Distance | Walk (est.) | Score | Typical price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa | 100 m | about 2 min | 9.3 | $168 | Higashiyama |
| Hotel Legasta Kyoto Shirakawa Sanjo | 120 m | about 2 min | 9.1 | $93 | Higashiyama |
| Hotel Legasta Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo | 140 m | about 2 min | 8.8 | $142 | Higashiyama |
| Waka Heian shirakawa Hotel | 160 m | about 3 min | 9.6 | $84 | Higashiyama |
| Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama | 230 m | about 4 min | 8.7 | $466 | Higashiyama |
| Hotel Mastay Jingumichi | 300 m | about 5 min | 9.4 | $124 | Higashiyama |
| THE Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu, A Pan Pacific Hotel | 320 m | about 5 min | 8.2 | $225 | Higashiyama |
| Hotel Material | 440 m | about 7 min | 8.8 | $75 | Higashiyama |
| Zen Machiya Inn | 440 m | about 7 min | 8.6 | $288 | Higashiyama |
| A-un | 450 m | about 7 min | 8.7 | $99 | Sakyo |
Questions about hotels near Higashiyama
Which hotel is closest to Higashiyama?
Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa, about 100 m away (about 2 min on foot, estimated). Next: Hotel Legasta Kyoto Shirakawa Sanjo (120 m), Hotel Legasta Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo (140 m).
Which hotels are within walking distance of Higashiyama?
Staylist World lists 15 hotels within 800 m; 12 are within about 600 m, roughly a 10-minute walk. The table above lists the closest with estimated walk times.
What are the top-ranked hotels near Higashiyama?
Waka Heian shirakawa Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 226 reviews, 160 m), Hotel Mastay Jingumichi (guest rating 9.4 from 70 reviews, 300 m), THE Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu, A Pan Pacific Hotel (guest rating 9.2 from 566 reviews, 320 m).
How much is a hotel near Higashiyama?
Typically about $124 a night; most of the 14 with a previously observed price cost $87 to $168. Live prices for your dates are on the booking site.
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A hotel appears here when this is the nearest subway or train station listed for it, within 800 m. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.