The neighbourhood, on foot
Ishibe-koji, Kodai-ji, Kennin-ji, Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera are all within easy walking distance.
Centrally located in Gion–Higashiyama, Kyoto's historic quarter, BenTen Residences is within easy reach of the city's transport links and its best-known temples and shrines.
BenTen Residences on Google Maps →Tap any pin for details — everything shown is within an easy walk of the house.
- Ishibe-koji石塀小路 about 2 minutes
- One of Higashiyama's most atmospheric stone lanes, almost as soon as you leave the house.
- Historic Gion streets祇園 about 2 minutes
- Kyoto's best-known geisha district, of wooden teahouses and lantern-lit lanes.
- Kodai-ji Temple高台寺 about 3 minutes
- A celebrated temple complex with landscaped gardens, tea houses and a bamboo grove.
- Kennin-ji Temple建仁寺 about 3 minutes
- Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, close enough for a quiet early visit.
- Hokan-ji · Yasaka Pagoda法観寺・八坂の塔 about 4 minutes
- One of the defining views of old Kyoto, set directly within the Higashiyama streetscape.
- Yasaka Shrine八坂神社 about 4 minutes
- A historic shrine at the head of Shijo-dori, its lanterns lit through the evening.
- Kiyomizu-dera清水寺 about 11 minutes
- Reach one of Kyoto's best-known temples through the historic lanes of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka.
From everyday necessities to exceptional dining, all within the neighbourhood
Despite BenTen's quiet historic setting, everyday essentials are close by, including Fresco supermarket, a 7-Eleven convenience store and a nearby pharmacy.
Higashiyama and Gion also offer excellent dining, including Kikunoi Honten, Gion Sasaki and Tempura Endo Yasaka. Our eConcierge can assist with recommendations and reservations.
431-3 & 431-4 Kamibenten-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0822
〒605-0822 京都府京都市東山区上弁天町431-3・431-4
+81 75-771-0898
[email protected]
Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 11:00
Reservations open up to 18 months in advance