"Sora Niwa may be a luxe, contemporary boutique hotel, but it’s also in Kyoto, land of living, thriving tradition. This is best appreciated from the rooftop terrace, the heart of its public space, featuring plenty of seating with panoramic views and a full-service bar. The hotel has its own natural hot spring feeding an open-air bath with equally mesmerizing views. Patterned textiles and artworks in the rooms conjure the gently flowing Kamogawa." - Tablet Hotels