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The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
Occupying the top floors of the 248-metre Midtown Tower, the tallest building in Tokyo at its 2007 opening, The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo houses Héritage by Kei Kobayashi on the 45th floor: a one-Michelin-star French restaurant helmed by the first Japanese chef ever to earn three stars in France, who held that distinction at his Paris restaurant since 2020.
- 245 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Akasaka
- Rooms from 560 sq ft (52 m²)
- Architect: Tokyo Midtown Tower (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)
- Interiors: Frank Nicholson
About The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
- The hotel occupies specifically the top nine floors of the 53-story tower.
- Panoramic views from the rooms encompass the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Bay, and Mount Fuji on clear days.
- Heritage by Kei Kobayashi holds one Michelin star for French cuisine inside the hotel.
- The Suntory Museum of Art occupies the same Tokyo Midtown complex; the Mori Art Museum at Roppongi Hills is twelve minutes on foot.
- Frank Nicholson designed the interiors; a 2015 renovation refreshed the property while preserving its position as one of Asia's premier Ritz-Carlton addresses.
History
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo opened in 2007 as part of the Tokyo Midtown development, occupying the top nine floors of the 53-story Midtown Tower in Roppongi's business and entertainment hub. Developed by Mitsui Fudosan, it blends luxury hospitality with contemporary Japanese design. Renovated in 2015, it continues to exemplify elevated service in Asia's dynamic capital.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo commands the upper floors of the 248-metre Midtown Tower, the centrepiece of Tokyo Midtown — the 2007 mixed-use development in Roppongi that became the tallest structure in the city upon opening. The Suntory Museum of Art occupies the complex; the Mori Art Museum at Roppongi Hills is 12 minutes on foot. Panoramic views encompass the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Bay, and Mount Fuji on clear days. Direct connections to Roppongi Station on the Hibiya and Toei Oedo lines give swift access to Ginza and Shibuya, elevating this into one of the most view-commanding and culturally immersed luxury addresses in the Japanese capital. 19 km from Haneda Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Héritage by Kei Kobayashi — Restaurant · French · Chef Kei Kobayashi · One MICHELIN Star
- Towers — Restaurant · French
- Hinokizaka — Restaurant · Teppanyaki
- The Lobby Lounge — Bar
- The Bar — Bar
- Nina — Café · Patisserie
Amenities
- Ritz-Carlton Spa
- indoor pool
- fitness center
- hot tub
- Club Lounge
- health & wellness floor
- kids' recreation
- concierge
- Sauna
- Fine dining
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Guide Tokyo (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- One MICHELIN Key (2025)
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