Welcoming guests since March 1, 2016: Amanemu on the shores of Ago Bay, Japan

Instant relaxation on arrival: Japanese garden embracing the bar pavilion

Reception, bar and restaurant pavilions form the public areas of Amanemu

Serene views over Ago Bay from the 33 metre heated outdoor lap pool

The restaurant draws on the authentic "izakaya" style of informal sharing

The Kerry Hill designed property exudes elegant minialism

The Aman Spa - 2000 square metres of relaxation built around its central onsen with daybeds

The healing hot springs can also be enjoyed in two private onsen pavilions

Amanemu’s 24 suites (each 99 sqm) are housed in 12 cedar-walled villas

Choose between: Mori (garden view), Sora (partial sea view) or Nagi (full sea view) suites

The view from the terrace of Suite #1 (Nagi Suite), overlooking Ago Bay and its pearling rafts

Custom-made furniture ensures a harmony between architecture and design

Looking into one of four private two-bedroom villas (345 sqm)

The light-hued interior spaces, crafted from Japanese timber

All four villas come with their own 25 sqm private onsen

Less is more: uncluttered views over the bay

One of three terraces at Villa #1

Wonderful beaches embrace the Shima National Park

Not to be missed: a lunch with the nearby "Ama" diving ladies

No way to get abalones and other oceanic delicacies fresher and more authentic than here

Japan’s most sacred Shinto Shrine, Jingū, is located just one hour from Amanemu

Sake barrels as gift to the gods at the entry of the Geku shrine in Ise

A priest on the way to Naiku shrine in Ise