Amanemu
In Japan's idyllic Shima National Park, Aman resorts cultivates a sense of wellbeing at Ago Bay with this newest pearl in its collection
Located in the Ise Shima National Park on the Kii Peninsula, Amanemu is Aman's second outpost in Japan. Boasting 24 suites and four two-bedroom villas, every guest at Amanemu can experience the revitalising qualities of the hot springs in their very own private onsen.
Explore the gallery below for our impressions, and check back here soon for the full review of this new opening.
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
