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 most distinctive neighborhoods. We've mapped 28 local favorites here — from specialty coffee shops and restaurants to bars and cultural spots. Every place is rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors, so you can skip the tourist traps and explore like a local.
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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