Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
Discover 28 authentic local spots in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple), one of Kyoto's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) is one of Kyoto's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 28 local favorites here — spanning restaurants, vinyl shops, museums and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Gion Loka and Imo Pi-pi. Kyoto Gion are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 28 spots in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Restaurants
19 places in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
Gion Loka
Imo Pi-pi. Kyoto Gion
Kyo Yuba Mitakyu Kiyomizu
Japanese Noodle ISSUN BOUSHI
Masaichi
Kiyomizu Tateba
Torisei
Kiyoshi
Steakhouse Ashiya
Arashiyama Sousuke Kiyomizu-dera
Nakashimaya
Ninenzaka KAMANZA
Kyoto Tsuburano
KORISU
Aji Fukushima
Kyo no Ajitokoro Uemura
Ippei-jaya
Matsubara Kitchen
Junshin-an
Vinyl Shops
6 places in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
GOOD morning RECORD BAR
Kiyomizu-dera Hondo (Main Hall)
The Stage of Kiyomizu
Kiyomizudera Koyasunoto Pagoda
マイナーコードとシュクル
Kiyomizu-dera Chinjudo (Kasugasha)
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Museums
1 place in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
Coffee
2 places in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple), Kyoto?
Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) has 28 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Gion Loka, Imo Pi-pi. Kyoto Gion, Kyo Yuba Mitakyu Kiyomizu — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) worth visiting in Kyoto?
Yes! Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) is one of Kyoto's most authentic neighborhoods with 28 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find restaurants, vinyl shops, museums, coffee — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple) spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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