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The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, is two hours from Tokyo in a scenic mountain town packed with historic sites.
And the hotel has the planet’s only Ritz-Carlton-branded hot springs.
The exterior of the The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko during Autumn.Credit:Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
The country has so much to offer to those willing to get off the beaten path.
Standard seats are fine, but the Cockpit Suitea snug 120-square-foot nook up frontsteals the show.
In June 2023, the property hosted the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Gender Equality, reaffirming Nikkos cachet.
The Japanese Restaurant Sushi Counter.Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Inside, 94 rooms blend political pedigree with the areas natural scenery.
“Its our way of bridging both living history and unspoiled wilderness.
This is what it’s like to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko.
The Japanese Restaurant serves up three distinct offeringssushi, teppanyaki, and kaiseki.
I was fond of the eggplant, beef, andyuba(a regional tofu skin specialty) dish.
It’s particularly spectacular in the fall, as maple and ginkgo foliage ignite the shoreline in vivid color.
Fed by the mineral-rich springs of Yumoto onsen, the sulfuric water is a toasty 104 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
The property has elevators and service animals are welcome.
The entire circumference of Lake Chuzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.
Since Marriott uses dynamic pricing rather than an awards chart, points prices fluctuate depending on demand.
Nightly rates at the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko start at 133,000 JPY (about $911 USD).
The Japanese Restaurant Sushi Counter.Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
The Fireplace Seating area in the Lakehouse.Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
View of the library in the daytime.Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Scenic view’s from the Lakehouse Second Floor Terrace.Miyuki Kaneko/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
