Higashiyama Walking Course
東山遊歩道
A roughly 3.5 km walking route linking the Higashiyama temple district with Shiroyama Park, passing more than ten old temples and shrines. It is a quiet route away from the crowds.
The Higashiyama Temple District was laid out by the Kanamori clan, modeled on Kyoto's Higashiyama. It contains more than ten temples, including Soyu-ji, Unryu-ji, Daiyu-ji and Sogen-ji, plus several shrines. The walking course is about 3.5 km long. It starts from the Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine area on the east bank of the Miyagawa River and heads south through the temple district to Shiroyama Park, taking about 1.5 to 2 hours. Along the way, stone steps, old trees and bell towers give it a distinctly Kyoto feel, and it is especially beautiful during the autumn foliage season. The walk is free. Most temples only open their gardens, so please keep your voice down. Coordinates are for Soyu-ji.
Opening hours
All day (temple approx. 09:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Shiroyama Park (Takayama Castle Ruins)
- Takayama Museum of History and Art
- Hida Takayama Showa-kan
- Sanmachi Suji Old Town
- Nakabashi Bridge
- Miyagawa Morning Market
- Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine & Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
- Jinya-mae Morning Market