The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Hotel · Nikko ·
Luxury hotel with lake & mountain views, spa, fine dining
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2482 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661, Japan Get directions
Luxury hotel with lake & mountain views, spa, fine dining
2482 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661, Japan Get directions
"We shot for a week at the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, and during the Late Checkout project there I partook in some Japanese fine dining." - Charlie Hobbs
"I stayed at the Ritz‑Carlton in Nikko as part of an eight‑day reward trip to Japan that combined luxury hotel stays with cultural experiences like crafting prayer beads at a 784‑AD Buddhist temple and a private samurai sword lesson with the Kill Bill choreographer." - Anna Silman
"A hotel for all seasons, this lakeside sanctum sits on the skirts of Mount Nantai within a UNESCO World Heritage site rich with ancient temples—the first true luxury address in the area, just two hours from Tokyo. The glass-fronted lobby balances light, space, and cozy textures; fires crackle in the Library and Lakehouse, and the spa showcases delicate Nikko-bori wood carvings. Subtly textured cedarwood rooms calm with silent sliders, Tochigi latticework fretwork, pillowy white beds, granite onsen baths, and balconies perfect for wrapping in cashmere, sipping sencha, and watching cormorants and Black Kites flit across the lake." - Danielle Demetriou, Adam H. Graham
"Set in Nikkō National Park with views over Lake Chūzenji or Mount Nantai, the 94-room lakeside hotel is the brand’s first property with an on-site hot spring sourced from nearby Yumoto Onsen. Design elements blend Japanese and Western influences—Nikko-bori woodcarvings, kumiko latticework, and Mashiko pottery—while dining spotlights local specialties such as yuba and Tochigi wagyu, and programming includes cross-country skiing, guided nature walks, and temple visits led by local monks." - Yukari Sakamoto, Adam H. Graham
"A hotel for all seasons, the Ritz-Carlton Nikko occupies a prime spot on the skirts of Mount Nantai inside a UNESCO World Heritage site resplendent with ancient temples. The first luxury hotel in this part of the country, just a two-hour train ride from Tokyo, stays true to its bucolic surroundings: In the oblong glass-fronted lobby, there’s a harmonious interplay of light and space and cozy fabrics. The Library and Lakehouse restaurant are warmed by flickering fireplaces; the spa features unique-to-Nikko artworks, including exquisite floral Nikko-bori wood carvings. Subtly textured cedarwood rooms induce a sense of calm with silently sliding doors, fretwork inspired by local Tochigi latticework, puffy white (Western-style) beds, granite onsen, and balconies where you can wrap yourself in a cashmere blanket, sip green sencha, and watch cormorants and Black Kites flit around the lake. From $880. —Lee Cobaj" - CNT Editors
