"A monolith of soothing black and gray tones crawling along Lake Chuzenji, the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is leagues beyond any other accommodations in the entire region. Rooms come with either mountain or lake views (we solidly recommend overlooking the water) and the upmarket sophistication is on point with what you'd expect from the luxury brand. Rooms play with indoor and outdoor space; you can slide open the glass to make your balcony a part of your suite or keep the views in but the elements out when the weather turns." - Brandon Presser