Small Luxury Hotels of the World opened Hoshinoya Kyoto, their second property in Japan, on December 12.
The secluded hotel is located a 10-minute boat ride down the Ooigawa River, away from the check-in location at the Togetsu Bridge. All 25 rooms offer river views. Guests have access to the library lounge and modern Japanese garden.
Getting there: Travelers can reach the hotel from Narita, Izumi or Kansai airports and is also well connected to the bullet train.
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