The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is hosting an exclusive collaboration dinner featuring Zaiyu Hasegawa, head chef of the acclaimed Michelin two-star restaurant Den in Tokyo. This special dining event will take place on July 18 and 19, 2026, offering guests a unique culinary experience that blends traditional Japanese flavors with innovative techniques.
For visitors to Japan, this limited-time dinner is a rare opportunity to enjoy a creative and refined Japanese course meal in the serene setting of Nikko, known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. The collaboration highlights seasonal ingredients from the Oku-Nikko region, skillfully prepared by both Chef Hasegawa and The Ritz-Carlton Nikko’s culinary team, making it a must-visit for lovers of Japanese haute cuisine.
About the Collaboration Dinner
The event will be held at the Teppanyaki counter of Japanese Cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, an intimate space with only 12 seats. Guests will enjoy the live cooking performance alongside a specially curated 8-course menu that includes a new interpretation of Den’s iconic dish “Den Takki” and carefully prepared donabe rice. The meal is paired with selected drinks (excluding dessert), designed to complement each dish and enhance the overall dining experience.
Highlights
- Exclusive 8-course collaboration dinner with Michelin two-star chef Zaiyu Hasegawa from Den.
- Held at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko’s Japanese Cuisine Teppanyaki counter with only 12 seats for an intimate experience.
- Features seasonal ingredients from the Nikko region, showcasing the harmony of nature and culinary artistry.
- Includes drink pairings (except dessert) to accompany the meal.
- Price is ¥60,000 per person, including the course, drink pairings, taxes, and service charges.
- Children may dine only if accompanying adults ordering the full course; no à la carte or kids menu available.
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko — Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Den x Japanese Cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko Collaboration Dinner |
| Menu / items | Special 8-course meal including Den Takki reinterpretation, donabe rice, paired drinks (except dessert) |
| Location | The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, Japanese Cuisine Teppanyaki Counter |
| Address | 2482 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi |
| Period | July 18, 2026 (Sat) and July 19, 2026 (Sun), 7:00 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.) |
| Price | ¥60,000 per person (tax and service included) |
