AMANEMU
Rural HideawayOn the shores of Ago Bay, Amanemu’s rustic ryokan-inspired retreat is where Japan’s ancient hospitality ritual finds its contemporary expression. Mineral-rich waters from a natural hot spring enable guests to embrace the tradition of onsen bathing - while nourishment in culinary form reflects a region famed for rare delicacies. Surrounded by Unesco pilgrim trails, sacred forests and the diving culture of the pearl-rich Pacific, here, rejuvenative stays and wellness experiences are imbued with a deeper cultural sensibility.
Guided by a classical Japanese aesthetic, Amanemu’s Suites and Villas are replete with natural materials and large glass windows, with woven textile and timber sliding shutters that open to embrace the natural surroundings. The villa/s type is divided into Amanemu’s Suites are replete with Japanese timbers and lofty ceilings and also Villa filled with a unique atmosphere and emphasis on natural materials and soothing hues, Amanemu’s Villas each feature two bedrooms spread across 366 square metres (3,940 square feet).
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(@amanemu) Centred on Japan’s centuries-old onsen tradition, the 2,000-square-metre Japanese Spa embraces the theme of water. Designed around a large onsen and its natural mineral-rich waters, the Aman Spa also features two private onsen pavilions, a watsu pool, four treatment suites and a fitness centre. The salt-infused spring water feeding the onsens and thermal spring has a range of curative benefits, and calming atmosphere of the Aman Spa, overlooking a garden, promotes relaxation.
Perched on the rolling hills of Ise-Shima National Park in southwestern Japan, is a hot-spring sanctuary overlooking the calm waters of Ago Bay, restaurants are open to guests and non-residents. The Restaurant, with pearl rafts and forests in sight, focuses on Japanese food, while some Western cuisine is also served. Amanemu showcases the region’s gourmet heritage, which dates back centuries and was once known as the breadbasket of the ancient Imperial Court, the restaurant is spacious, bright, and with a vaulted ceiling and reminiscent of the gesture the Japanese make before each meal.
So, how does Amanemu fit into the rapidly expanding landscape of places to stay in Japan? If the grand ryokans of Kyoto are the challenging peaks, Amanemu is closer to familiar ground. The view you get of this extraordinary country will be quite different, but you'll be enchanted nonetheless. Click here for more information
Amanemu, Hazako Hamajima-cho
Shima-shi, Mie
Japan
