Higashiyama
Discover 64 authentic local spots in Higashiyama, one of Kyoto's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Higashiyama is one of Kyoto's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 64 local favorites here — spanning bars, coffee, restaurants and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Higashiyama you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Full Hooking Kyoto Gion and Gion Shizuka are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Higashiyama rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 64 spots in Higashiyama — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Bars
5 places in Higashiyama
Coffee
19 places in Higashiyama
Gion Shizuka
Cafe Spring
mitoho kyoto bettei
Kyoto Charcoal Eels Gion Yasaka
Coffee Windy
KéFU STAND
Green Door
HARIO CAFE 京都店
Manafu
cafe nido
Hosomi
Ichikawaya Coffee
Café Amazon
Kasagiya
here Kyoto Kiyomizu
Nittodo & Kyoto Cafe
Takagiya
Kyoto Gion Boloniya coffee
Tea Room CAMEL
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Restaurants
26 places in Higashiyama
Gion Loka
Tendon Restaurant Loosen Up!
Kyo Yuba Mitakyu Kiyomizu
CURRY SHOPファミリー 京阪七条店
Japanese Noodle ISSUN BOUSHI
Masaichi
Kiyomizu Tateba
Otowa Saryo
Torisei
Kiyoshi
Abbesses
Sushi Restaurant Miyuki
京野菜フレンチ懐石 祇園重なが
Steakhouse Ashiya
Severance
Gion Asakura
Arashiyama Sousuke Kiyomizu-dera
Dining五宝
Ninenzaka KAMANZA
Kyoto Tsuburano
KORISU
Kyo no Ajitokoro Uemura
Ippei-jaya
wine&beer ESTRE
Matsubara Kitchen
Junshin-an
Vegetarian Food
1 place in Higashiyama
Parks
5 places in Higashiyama
Vinyl Shops
4 places in Higashiyama
Breakfast
1 place in Higashiyama
Artisan Bakeries
1 place in Higashiyama
Vintage Shops
2 places in Higashiyama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Higashiyama, Kyoto?
Higashiyama has 64 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 9 categories. Top-rated spots include Full Hooking Kyoto Gion, Gion Shizuka, Gion Loka — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Higashiyama worth visiting in Kyoto?
Yes! Higashiyama is one of Kyoto's most authentic neighborhoods with 64 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find bars, coffee, restaurants, vegetarian food — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Higashiyama like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Higashiyama 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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