Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko
日本料理 by ザ・リッツ・カールトン日光
Kaiseki in Nikko, Tochigi
Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Nikko
- 4%of high-end restaurants in Tochigi have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
In our ranking, Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Nikko and 1st of 10 in Tochigi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 4% of the high-end restaurants in Tochigi in this guide. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 4 of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Tochigi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nikko & Kinugawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tochigi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Dining Room Mizunara | #3 | ¥13,200 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Jigi | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Lake House | #5 | ¥24,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-6326 (+81-50-5593-6326 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tochigi.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Nikko Gozen ◆ A healthy kaiseki lunch featuring Tochigi ingredients such as tempura, red miso, and barley rice.
Kaiseki
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
- Sashimi
- Sukiyaki
What is served (12)
- <Appetizer>
- Nikko Yuba and Seasonal Vegetable Stew
- <Gozen>
- Shrimp, Scallops, and Seasonal Vegetable Tempura with Dashi
- Local Vegetables and Shine Muscat Grapes
- Chawanmushi with Unagi from Nakagawa
- Local Vegetables and Young Sweetfish in Nanban Sauce
- Types of Sashimi
- Sukiyaki with Tochigi Black Wagyu and Seasonal Vegetables
- <Meal>
- <Dessert>
- Matcha Cheesecake and Nikko Milk Ice Cream
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch Soba Gozen ◆ Fragrant Nikko Soba nurtured by clear streams and magnificent nature, served with tempura and seasonaMost booked
Kaiseki
Lunch · 1 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
What is served (12)
- <Appetizer>
- Nikko Yuba and Seasonal Vegetable Stew
- <Gozen>
- Shrimp, Scallops, and Summer Vegetable Tempura with Dashi
- Tochigi Prefecture Vegetables, Young Sweetfish Nanban-zuke
- Naka River Eel Chawanmushi
- Yamame Fish with Nikko Soy Sauce and Wasabi
- Local Vegetables, Shine Muscat
- <Rice>
- Nikko Soba and Pickles
- <Dessert>
- Matcha Cheesecake and Nikko Milk Ice Cream
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 68 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Open terrace, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | July 2020 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
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The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2482 Chugushi Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661 |
|---|---|
| Directions | Bus: Take the Tobu Bus (No. 25) from Tobu Nikko Station or JR Nikko Station to The Ritz-Carlton Nikko. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko?
Children are welcome.
Does Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.