Located in the Northern Kanto region of Japan, Nikko lies approximately two hours north of Tokyo and is an outdoor and cultural tourism destination that includes the Kegon Falls and an array of famous Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced plans for the Ritz-Carlton Nikko, owned by Japan’s Tobu Railway Company. It is expected to open in 2020 and will be the brand's first resort in Japan to be set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Located in the Northern Kanto region of Japan, Nikko lies approximately two hours north of Tokyo and is an outdoor and cultural tourism destination that includes the Kegon Falls and an array of famous Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines.
The 94-room Ritz-Carlton Nikko is slated to be located along the east end of Lake Chuzenji and south of Mount Nantai with access to prominent scenic attractions including Nikko's National Park and the UNESCO World Heritage designated area.
Lisa Holladay, global brand leader for The Ritz-Carlton said, “We will be working to curate a Nikko experience that truly showcases what is special about this destination while bringing to life and honouring its UNESCO heritage.”
Founded in 1897. Tobu Railway's massive network extends through Tokyo and four surrounding prefectures: Saitama, Tochigi, Gunma, and Chiba. With more than 463 kilometres of operating track, Tobu is Kanto's largest private railway and is used by, on average, approximately 2.47 million passengers a day.
Yoshizumi Nezu, president, Tobu Railway Company, said the land surrounding the hotel “has many stories to tell and is rich in history and abundant in nature”.