Higashiyama, which retains the atmosphere of an ancient city. The Sou-dou Higashiyama Kyoto is located in the middle of Higashiyama, the former residence of Takeuchi Seiho, a master of the Japanese painting world, on an overwhelmingly large site of 1,700 tsubo (1,760 m2), where it stands quietly with trees and flowers from season to season.