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9.2

786 reviews

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Shimogyo-ku Inaricho 324 , Kyoto, 600-8022, Japan

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Free spa

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Welcome to Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto, your adult-only oasis just 1.6mi from the bustling heart of Kyoto! Located at Shimogyo-Ku Inaricho 324, this four-star gem invites travelers to indulge in a luxurious escape where contemporary design meets traditional Japanese hospitality. With rooms starting at just $424, you can sink into comfort and enjoy a sanctuary of serenity—perfect for couples or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat!

Imagine starting your day with a delightful breakfast, followed by adventures exploring Kyoto’s rich culture and history. Recharge in the free spa or lounge on the lovely terrace, sipping a drink from the bar while soaking in stunning views. With amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and even streaming services like Netflix at your fingertips, you won’t miss a beat of modern life, even in this ancient city. The hotel’s 24-hour front desk staff is always ready to assist, ensuring all your needs are met while enjoying your getaway.

With over 500 glowing reviews, it’s clear guests are enchanted by Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto! Take a dip in the hot spring bath (available for extra charge) for an authentic Kyoto experience, or unwind in your spacious room featuring luxurious touches like bidets and complimentary toiletries. From the hotel’s vibrant atmosphere to its unmatched service, every moment spent here will add an unforgettable chapter to your travel story. Book your stay and let the adventures begin!

Delve into culinary delights at our exclusive on-site restaurant, 京割烹 東山, where you can savor exquisite Japanese cuisine crafted for guests of the hotel. Tailored with sophistication and charm, this traditional dining spot is the perfect place to enhance your Kyoto experience. Make sure to reserve your table in advance to enjoy a delectable array of dishes that celebrate the rich flavors of the region. Embrace the ambiance of authentic Japanese hospitality while your taste buds embark on a flavorful journey!

As your day unfolds, picture yourself luxuriating in our hot spring bath—available for a small fee—to relax those travel-worn limbs. This serene experience, steeped in Japanese tradition, promises rejuvenation and a sense of tranquillity that connects you with the heart of Kyoto. Afterward, find a cozy nook on our lovely terrace where you can sip on a refreshing drink from the bar, taking in unbeatable views that will linger in your memory long after your visit.

Memories await around every corner at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto, where romantic moments blend seamlessly with vibrant adventures. Whether you’re exploring the nearby historic treasures of the city or simply unwinding in your stylish room, you’ll find this is a sanctuary unlike any other. From streaming your favorite shows to indulging in luxurious amenities, this hotel strikes the perfect balance between modern comforts and the rich offerings of Kyoto. Embrace the joy of discovery, relaxation, and culinary excellence—your extraordinary getaway begins here!

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

24.1mi

Kobe Airport

39.8mi

Kansai International Airport

49.7mi

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

59.6mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Free spa

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

Rooms

Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Superior Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Indulge in our spacious and elegantly furnished Superior Double Room, featuring a comfortable Queen size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Enjoy a relaxing stay with superb amenities including air purifiers, free toiletries, slippers, and a bidet.

Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
Double Room in Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Refrigerator

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Experience ultimate comfort in our spacious Double Room, featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a refrigerator. With modern amenities such as air conditioning and air purifiers, you'll enjoy a refreshing stay.

Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

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Guest reviews

9.2

786 reviews

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Facilities

Staff

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Naomi

10

November 2022

The staff is amazing and the location is very convenient. The location is walking distance to Nishiki market, Gion, subway station, river, restaurants and shopping. We loved this Japanese onsen hotel, but please note if you're going to stay here that it will require an openness to the Japanese culture. The rooms are small compared to ones in the US but very well designed (luggage is stored under the bed, so big luggage may not fit). Only two people will fit per room and rooms are not big enough for people traveling with kids. You need to take off your shoes before entering your room (there is an area to leave your shoes and change to slippers). The hotel provides yukatas (robes) to wear in the property and everyone wears them. The onsen is used completely undressed and there is a shower area where you wash off first. There are two onsens (male and female switch from one day to the next) and one has an incredible views of Gion and the river. The rooftop deck with a foot bath also has amazing views. The lobby has hot drinks and also fruit popsicles that were a refreshing treat after the onsen. The hotel was new and it was incredibly clean. The breakfast is beautifully presented in boxes, but it is all Japanese cuisine (our boxes contained fish, rice, sea snail, root vegetables, etc.). There were laundry facilities in the basement (which we used). We loved our stay and my adult daughters said staying at this hotel was one of their favorite memories of Japan.

We loved it, but please read my comments to make sure this is the hotel for you.

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Pearl

10

January 2025

Absolutely loved this hotel! So many amenities, including men and women’s baths and free drinks on the rooftop while you soak your feet. Definitely staying here again next time we visit Kyoto. Fantastic location in Gion—walking distance to metro and a lot of the restaraunts & cafes we wanted to try, staff is so kind and English-friendly, and free coffee + tea + popsicles at the 9th floor reception every day. We booked a superior double room (204 ft) with a queen bed—plenty of space for our two checked bags, one rolly carry-on, and two backpacks. A good number of outlets and the bathroom had sufficient counter space and good water pressure. Easy to leave bags before check-in and after checkout with 1F desk. Laundry in building was convenient to use and much appreciated.

My only complaint is that you can smell the smoking room while walking past to do laundry next door. Smoking room needs better ventilation.

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Tina

9.1

November 2024

Review for Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto We chose to stay at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto after seeing Navito’s recommendation on TikTok, especially because he mentioned it’s Muslim-friendly. We were thrilled with our choice! The hotel is beautifully designed, blending traditional Kyoto aesthetics with a modern touch. It’s also in a fantastic neighborhood, with lots of restaurants, shops, and easy access to two train stations—super convenient for exploring Kyoto. Our experience with the staff was exceptional. We had a late check-in close to midnight due to travel delays in Tokyo on 2/11, but the front desk staff welcomed us warmly, making our arrival feel easy and comfortable (we didn’t catch his name, but he was wonderful!). A special shoutout to Yifan, who helped us with the luggage delivery service, which made our travels even more seamless. Overall, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto is a great option for travelers, especially those looking for a Muslim-friendly hotel with beautiful aesthetics and a great location. Highly recommend!

Nothing. However I would like to share that you may need to check on or do a service for your dryer that is closest to the window in the laundry room - it took us more than 4 rounds to have our clothes completely dry.

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Bronte

10

November 2024

This hotel is so clean and beautiful. The best part is the terrace view of the city. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to access the onsen because of my tattoos but it looked really nice. You can soak your feet in warm water on the terrace after a long day of walking! They provide robes and sandals you can wear around the property which is cool. Lots of room amenities/toiletries. Comfy bed. Awesome location, close walk to Nishiki Market/fun downtown area and Gion. Close to train stations. Great coffee maker/matcha maker machine. Would absolutely come back

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Feng

9.1

October 2024

My stay at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto was a delightful experience that truly captured the essence of this historic city. The hotel's location is undoubtedly one of its strongest assets. Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, it offers easy access to the city center and is surrounded by fantastic dining options, including a superb wagyu restaurant just downstairs. For those looking to explore Kyoto's nightlife, there are several bars within walking distance. One of the highlights of my stay was the hotel's rooftop bar, exclusively for guests. The panoramic views are breathtaking, offering a stunning vista of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The unique foot bath experience at the bar adds an extra layer of relaxation – sipping on a cocktail while soaking your feet is an indulgence not to be missed. The breakfast bento boxes served at the hotel deserve special mention. They're thoughtfully prepared and offer a wonderful taste of Japanese cuisine, especially appreciated by international visitors like myself. It's a perfect way to start your day of exploration in Kyoto. Another standout feature is the hotel's own hot spring. The combination of traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern amenities in the bathing area creates a serene and rejuvenating atmosphere.

The room, while on the smaller side, is well-designed, blending Japanese-style decor with contemporary furnishings. Although small and compact, the excellent location and top-notch services more than make up for the room size, and it didn't detract from my overall experience.

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Bond

8.2

September 2024

Great location, clean rooms, and nice rooftop / facilities. Staff were attentive, and the free coffee / soft drinks at the reception was a very nice touch.

(1) Having booked a standard room, the rooms were nice, but fairly small. Despite the smaller bed compared to other hotels, there wasn’t enough floor space to open our suitcases in the room (2) The Onsen was very nice, but good for people to know that these are very traditional, men and women separated, and no swimwear allowed. (3) The rooftop bar is amazing, and the hotel provided us with 1 drinks token per person per day. Only issue was that once you had used up the tokens, the drinks were more expensive than other rooftops / bars in the area.

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Jennifer

10

October 2024

The hotel was very well located and with a luxurious design. The room was beautiful, very large and with all amenities. We loved the rooftop bar with the complimentary drinks as well as the complimentary coffee and ice cream available in the lobby. The staff was very helpful to help us send our luggage to our next hotel.

I wish I was informed on Booking.com that (on top of the accommodation tax which we knew about), there is a tax for the onsen water, which you have to pay even if you do not use the onsen. It would be better to add it in the important information section.

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Abdoun

9.1

March 2023

Beautiful hotel with Japanese style / designed rooms. Very efficient and comfortable. Wonderful rooftop view and foot spa to boot. Heavenly. Excellent location!!!

We were spoiled at a previous hotel, where the spa remained open most of the night, so for those jet-lagged, it was a tonic. Longer spa hours would have been great. Not much English spoken throughout the country, so be prepared for that and no room service, not much in terms of food on property but plenty of other options nearby.

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Tony

9.1

December 2024

Stylish ambiance that creates a welcoming and modern vibe. Onsen experience was relaxing and enhanced by the provided yukatas. Rooftop terrace with a stunning view—perfect for unwinding. Friendly, English-speaking staff who made everything easy and enjoyable. Thoughtful amenities like free drinks, ice cream, and laundry facilities. Rooms were comfortable with a mostly quiet atmosphere for restful nights.

Laundry facilities: The experience could have been better—there was some dust, and the dryer wasn’t functioning well. Free drink coupons: Limited to specific hours that didn’t align with our availability, making it hard to use them. Rooftop terrace: Open bar hours required purchasing drinks to access the terrace, which was disappointing. Room size: The rooms were a bit small, making it challenging to manage larger luggage.

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Vincent

9.1

October 2024

We liked everything. Good location, not too crowded also not too far from the center of kyoto. Easy access to anywhere from bus to subway, nice onsen, good amenities and room is clean. We ordered a kaiseki for one day during our 5 nights stay ( not the lunch box ), it was really good. One last thing, dont skip the rooftop. ( you will thank me later )

while i understand the rule for the welcome drink to be 4 p.m to 6.30 p.m, i suggest that when people do stay at the hotel they be able to use it whenever the bar are open. People are staying to visit and do the most while coming back late after enjoying kyoto, either have a welcome drink without time limitation or no welcome drink at all.

Points of Interest Around Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Attractions

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

0.4mi

Shoren-in Temple

0.8mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

1.2mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

1.3mi

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

2mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

5.1mi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

5.3mi

Sagano

5.6mi

Byodo-in Temple

8.1mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

25mi

Utsubo Park

26.9mi

National Bunraku Theater

27.5mi

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

27.9mi

Minami

27.9mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

30.7mi

Restaurants

京割烹 東山 ※別邸 鴨川ご宿泊者様限定/要事前予約

Cuisines

  • Japanese

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Free spa

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto?

When you book a stay at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 11:00 AM.

What are the rates at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto?

Rates at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto commence from $424. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto?

The hotel offers two types of rooms: Superior Double Room and Double Room. Both rooms have a size of 205 sqft and do not allow smoking. They accommodate 2 adults and have either a queen size bed or a double bed.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto?

Guests at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto hotel can enjoy their time by taking advantage of the leisure amenities provided. One of the featured amenities is a hot spring bath, allowing guests to relax and rejuvenate. For those looking for a place to unwind, there is also a bar available within the hotel.

In terms of dining options, guests can experience traditional Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant called 京割烹 東山. However, it should be noted that this restaurant is exclusively for guests staying at the hotel and requires prior reservation. Therefore, guests can indulge in the flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine without leaving the comfort of the hotel premises.

In conclusion, guests can spend their time at Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto by making use of the hot spring bath, enjoying the convenience of the bar, and savoring delightful Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Are there restaurants located within Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called 京割烹 東山. The restaurant offers traditional Japanese cuisine. It is exclusively for guests staying at the hotel and requires advance reservations.

Does Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto accepts credit cards including JCB, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, NICOS, and UnionPay. They also accept cash payments.

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