Opened
2022
Price
$$
Outside the door
Skyline footbath oasis
Guests gather around open-air fire pits on the rooftop terrace, soaking their feet in hot spring water facing the Higashiyama ridge.
What it’s good at
Notable
Natural underground hot springs feed public indoor bathhouses and an open-air rooftop footbath facing the Higashiyama ridge.
Listed
Compact guest rooms showcase contemporary Japanese styling with tatami-mat flooring, blond timber accents, and low platform beds.
Listed
An open-air rooftop terrace pairs fire pits and counter footbaths with evening wine and beer service.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in central Shijo Kawaramachi, the bustling shopping district, Minamiza Theatre, and Kamo River banks are just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Compact layouts pair traditional tatami matting with blond timber finishes and low platform beds for a minimalist Japanese ryokan feel.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Thermal water pumped from 1,100 meters down fills deep standing baths and microbubble jacuzzis overlooking the city.
Sora Niwa Terrace Rooftop Bar
Draft beer and wine are poured from wooden barrels at the rooftop counter overlooking the Higashiyama skyline.
At the table
A self-serve counter in the lounge pours fresh coffee, and multi-layered kaiseki bento boxes are served for breakfast.
How it began
The hotel opened in 2022 after excavating deep into central Kyoto to tap a natural thermal spring for its baths.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.