THE RITZ-CARLTON, NIKKO

Japan

There’s more to Japan than Mount Fuji. Look a little further north of Tokyo and you’ll find Mount Nantai and Lake Chuzenji nestled within Nikko National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage area is the tranquil backdrop for the 94-key Ritz-Carlton, Nikko. With light woods and clean lines, every room has a private balcony that invites its occupants to take a seat and drink in the majesty of the surrounding landscape. Notably, the hotel is the first Ritz-Carlton to have an onsen. The waters for the indoor and outdoor baths are drawn from the nearby Yumoto hot spring.

Below: spaces are designed to look like traditional homes, with living areas opening to courtyards. Bottom: wake up to a view of Lake Chuzenji from its namesake suite.