Beside Lake Chuzenji in Nikko National Park, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko looks towards the water and Mount Nantai from a low building shaped by Japanese craft. Rooms and suites include an engawa inspired sitting area and private balcony, with lake or mountain views depending on orientation. The Japanese Restaurant presents kaiseki, sushi and teppanyaki, while Lakehouse serves Western dishes using regional produce. The spa contains the brand’s first Japanese hot spring facility, drawing sulphur rich water from Nikko Yumoto Onsen, alongside treatment rooms and fitness facilities. Kegon Falls is nearby, while the shrines and temples around central Nikko require a road journey down the mountain.