- Type: Luxury Hotel
- Summary: A luxurious rustic retreat that embraces Japanese tradition
- Feature: The Aman spa boasts a traditional mineral-rich hot spring
- Rooms: 24 suites and 4 villas
- Star rating: 5 Star
- Nearest airport: Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya
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Location and transfer
Approximately two hours by train from Nagoya, or 25 minutes by helicopter.
Elegant yet simple, the suites are inspired by classic Minko style, featuring woven textile shutters, cypress wood walls, lofty ceilings, furnished verandas and private onsen baths. This traditional aesthetic combines with luxury amenities - including Wi-Fi, a sound system, personal bar, coffee machine, huge alfresco day beds, and television hidden by a sliding screen. There are also four two-bedroom villas that offer plenty of luxurious living space.
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Mori Suite :
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- Size: 99m²
- Room View: Garden views
- Facilities: This spacious suite comprises a combined bedroom and living area, as well as an impressive bathroom, private onsen bath, and a furnished veranda overlooking gloriously green gardens.
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Sora Suite:
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- Size: 99m²
- Room View: Partial sea views
- Facilities: This spacious suite comprises a combined bedroom and living area, as well as an impressive bathroom, private onsen bath, and a furnished veranda overlooking partial views of the bay.
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Nagi Suite :
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- Size: 99m²
- Room View: Ago Bay views
- Facilities: his spacious suite comprises a combined bedroom and living area, as well as an impressive bathroom, private onsen bath, and a furnished veranda overlooking striking Ago Bay views.
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Tsuki Villa:
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- Size: 366m²
- Room View: Garden views
- Facilities: Overlooking a private garden, this striking villa comprises two pavilions. One houses the large living area, two en suite bedrooms and expansive verandas with daybeds, while a separate pavilion is where the private onsen facilities are found.
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Mori Villa :
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- Size: 366m²
- Room View: Garden views
- Facilities: This stunning and spacious villa comprises two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a large living area, onsen bathing facilities, and huge veranda with daybeds and dining area. It overlooks a verdant private garden.
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Sora Villa:
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- Size: 366m²
- Room View: Partial Ago Bay views
- Facilities: Spacious and sleek, this villa comprises two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a large living area, onsen bathing facilities, and huge veranda with daybeds and dining area. It overlooks a verdant private garden, along with partial sea views.
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Nagi Villa:
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- Size: 366m²
- Room View: Ago Bay views
- Facilities: Flaunting sensational views over Ago Bay, the Nagi Villa features plenty of living space both indoors and out, as well as two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and private Japanese onsen facilities.
Dining embraces the region's natural bounty - from seafood to fish to vegetables - while showcasing authentic Japanese flavours. Takeaway Bento boxes can be prepared for lunch if you're heading out for the day. The Lounge Bar serves up creative cocktails, Japanese craft beer and herbal tea, enjoyed over views across the bay.
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- Cuisine: Constantly changing menus of Japanese cuisine created using the region’s famed produce, particularly its seafood and renowned Matsuaka beef. Continental and international dishes are also available.
- Setting: An airy restaurant with high ceilings and large windows overlooking the bay. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Dress Code: Resort casual
- Children's Menu: No
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
Culture & History
Amanemu is located near to the holy Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred sites, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. You can explore with an expert guide, gaining insider access and witnessing a traditional prayer session and deity ritual dance. For centuries, Ago Bay has been famous for the elite Ama Divers - women who free-dive for abalone, sea urchins, and pearls. Ama - translating to "sea woman" - have been diving in Japan for up to 3,000 years. For a truly unforgettable experience, you can dine (on a special Amanemu menu) with an ama in her hut, discovering this fascinating ancient way of life. Alternatively, take the three-hour journey to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes that connect sacred sites across forested mountainous landscape.
Spa Breaks
Combining innovative wellness techniques with ancient Japanese bathing traditions, Amanemu's stunning 2,000-square-metre spa boasts its own mineral-rich private onsen, two authentic bathing pavilions, four treatment rooms, an Aqua Movement Suite for water treatments, and a cutting-edge hydrotherapy facility. A unique menu of healing treatments use chemical-free Aman skincare products as well as local ingredients from Ise Shima National Park - including herbs, seaweed and pearl powder. A Wellness Immersion Programme offers a bespoke combination of therapies and bathing for complete rejuvenation, while there is also an expansive glass-walled studio, outdoor yoga deck, Power Plate exercise platform and state-of-the-art gym.
Dining & Gourmet
The Ise Shima region is known as the 'breadbasket' of the ancient imperial court and the restaurant here embraces the glorious local produce. Focus is on the seafood of the Ago Bay - including spiny lobster and abalone - as well as the region's famed Matsusaka wagyu beef, and fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. You can head out fishing with an expert, before allowing the master chefs to create exceptional sashimi with your ultra-fresh catch.