The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Located on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Oku-Nikko (Inner-Nikko), Tochigi Prefecture, within Nikko National Park, this luxury resort is immersed in some of Japan's finest natural scenery and cultural heritage.

The guest rooms and suites are serene spaces incorporating designs inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics, including engawa (traditional Japanese porches) and Zen rock gardens, allowing guests to enjoy a refined stay while taking in magnificent views of Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai.

The hotel features restaurants serving kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course cuisine) and Western-style dishes made with ingredients from Tochigi Prefecture, as well as a bar offering cocktails made with local ingredients, allowing guests to discover the appeal of the region through its cuisine.

The hotel has also attracted attention as the first Ritz-Carlton property in the world to feature a natural hot spring. Guests can enjoy hot-spring bathing unique to Oku-Nikko in indoor and open-air baths fed by natural hot spring water from Nikko Yumoto Onsen, which has a history spanning more than 1,200 years.

A wide variety of activities are also available, including hiking, exploring Senjogahara Plateau, and cultural experiences that include visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko.” With its rich natural surroundings that change with the seasons and sophisticated hospitality, it is one of Nikko's leading luxury hotels.