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The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Nikko, Japan · Ritz-Carlton · Apex Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is the only Ritz-Carlton property in the world with a branded onsen, drawing geothermal waters directly from Nikko Yumoto hot spring, a source revered for more than 1,200 years, within Nikko National Park's UNESCO World Heritage zone at the edge of Lake Chuzenji. Opened May 2020, it holds Forbes Five-Star and MICHELIN Two Keys.
- 94 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Tochigi 321-1661
- Rooms from 614 sq ft (57 m²)
- Architect: Nikken Sekkei
- Interiors: Layan Architects + Designers
About The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
- The hotel opened on May 22, 2020 on the former Lakeside Hotel site on the east shore of Lake Chuzenji within Nikko National Park, beneath sacred Mount Nantai.
- Nikko's shrines and temples form a UNESCO World Heritage site in a landscape of mountain worship dating to 782 AD, placing the hotel inside one of Japan's most spiritually charged natural zones.
- Layan Architects + Designers shaped the 94-room resort with hiking and skiing access, a library lounge, and views of Lake Chuzenji's seasonal landscapes.
History
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko opened on May 22, 2020, as the brand's fifth property in Japan, located on the former Lakeside Hotel site on Lake Chuzenji's east shore in Nikko National Park. It introduces the world's first Ritz-Carlton branded onsen using geothermal waters from Nikko Yumoto Onsen, discovered over 1200 years ago. The area holds deep cultural significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient shrines and temples, a hallowed ground for mountain worship since 782 AD.
The setting
Nestled in Nikko National Park's Oku-Nikko region on the east shore of Lake Chuzenji, south of sacred Mount Nantai, offering serene views of the lake and mountain amid ever-changing seasonal landscapes. 2 km from Kegon Falls.
Restaurants and bars
- The Japanese Restaurant by The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko — Restaurant · Japanese
- Lakehouse — Restaurant
- The Lobby Lounge — Café
- The Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Hot-spring onsen soaks — Hot-spring soaks in the hotel's onsen, using water from Nikko Yumoto Onsen.
- Ritz Kids — Programme encouraging children to explore the sights and sounds of the hotel and its environment.
- Kaiseki Dining Experience — Traditional Kaiseki multi-course dinner crafted with fresh, locally sourced Tochigi ingredients.
- Nikko Afternoon Tea — Afternoon tea served in the Lobby Lounge.
- Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, fishing and paddleboarding — Outdoor activities in Nikko National Park and the surrounding highlands, including Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls and Senjo-Gahara marshland.
- Temples and shrines visits — Nikko's UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples are cited as nearby cultural attractions.
Amenities
- Ritz-Carlton Spa with onsen (Yumoto hot spring)
- fitness center
- swimming pool
- Ritz Kids program
- concierge
- hiking/skiing access
- library lounge
- Fine dining
- EV charging
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2025)
- Forbes 2026 VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality
- MICHELIN Guide Two Keys
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