The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo occupies the top nine floors of the 53-storey Midtown Tower, in the Roppongi and Akasaka area. Roppongi and Nogizaka subway stations are the nearest, and the hotel looks out over the Imperial Palace Garden, Tokyo Bay and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji.

It is a big city hotel with 245 rooms and seven restaurants, so it suits couples who want a polished wedding with everything under one roof. Haneda is about 13 km away and Narita about 46 km. Roppongi is one of Tokyo's art districts, and spring blossom and crisp autumn days are the classic seasons to see the city.

The hotel confirms it provides wedding services. Its chapel has Swarovski crystal-adorned windows, and the Grand Ballroom sits under Italian glass chandeliers. The ballroom is listed at 270 for a seated banquet and can take up to 500 for larger events, while the outdoor terrace facing Hinokicho Park holds 200 for a standing reception. The chapel is a much smaller room, so ask the team how many it seats for a ceremony. Event menus come from the hotel's chefs, and Hinokizaka offers kaiseki, sushi, tempura and teppanyaki for a Japanese dinner. Ask about ceremony styles and the music curfew.

With 245 rooms on site, much of a wedding party can stay under one roof. Ask the team about block bookings and the best suites for the couple. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre make the morning after easy, and The Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea with live music. The Bar on the 45th floor suits late drinks. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle but can arrange a private car by reservation, and Narita is linked to the city by the Narita Express and the Keisei Skyliner.