Kyoto city guide - "Southern Higashiyama" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Southern Higashiyama is the richest area in Kyoto for sightseeing, thick with temples, shrines, parks, museums, traditional neighbourhoods and shops. It's also home to the Gion entertainment district, as well as some of the city's finest ryokan (Japanese inns).
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Explore: Southern Higashiyama, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Neighbourhood Walks, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.