Amanemu: A Feast for the Senses in a Luxurious Sanctuary
by William Brown10 Contentment
Mar 4, 2025
Amanemu, Japan】📍Located in Ise-Shima National Park in Mie Prefecture on Honshu Island in central Japan, it is Aman's first hot spring resort.
The 33-meter infinity pool overlooks the tranquil Ago Bay, like a water island in a green sea.
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【Arrival】
🔺From Chubu International Airport Nagoya, take a 25 min helicopter or 3-hour train to the hotel.
🔺Afterward, the hotel provides a free transfer to Amanemu (20-minute drive).
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【Rooms】
💎24 suites and 4 two-bedroom villas
All have private hot springs and are full of rustic charm, echoing Aman Tokyo but with a different flavor. The spacious terraces of the suites allow guests to enjoy the scenery of the four seasons and enjoy views of the bay 🌊 or garden. Each villa has a private hot spring, kitchen, and powder room. An excellent choice for family vacations.
💎Amanemu's villas and suites are hidden among the mountain scenery, nestled next to the pearl bay view, or surrounded by Japanese gardens. The interior design is simple and elegant, complementing the outdoor scenery.
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【Restaurant】
🔹The restaurant enjoys views of the bay and forest and mainly serves Japanese cuisine, as well as some Western dishes. Mie Prefecture was the royal granary in ancient times. Ise lobsters and black abalone freshly caught from Shima Port, and the long-renowned Matsusaka beef are all local delicacies worth trying.
🔹Amanemu’s Bar: Located next to the swimming pool, it serves Japanese craft beers and creative cocktails 🥂 made with local fruits and herbs. The sunken terrace is also an excellent place to watch the sunset 🌅.
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【Entertainment】
🔺Spa: Autumn and winter are the peak seasons for enjoying the maple leaves and hot springs. In addition to the public hot springs, the hotel's main area has a wellness hot spring area—the 2,000-square-meter Aman Spa, which is the focus and highlight ✨ of this hotel. You are welcome to use the spa, as well as the 33-meter bay infinity pool, Japanese restaurant, bar, and lounge.
🔺Ise-Shima Holy Land: The highest-ranked shrine in Japan. Put on a traditional kimono and follow a professional guide to visit Ise Grand Shrine, watch the morning prayer ceremony and sacrificial dance, and explore the mystery of this sanctuary.
🔺The must-see secret realm "Akame 48 Waterfalls"
🔺Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo
🔺Enjoy a special Amanemu lunch with Ama divers: Visit the Ama hut and experience their simple and mysterious life in depth. (Ama are a special group of female freedivers who make a living by collecting and fishing for deep-sea products.)
🔺The 18-hole Nemu Golf ⛳️ Club on the bay is adjacent to Amanemu. The vast green overlooks the magnificent scenery of the nearby bay for your private enjoyment.
Post by ROYCE WARNER | Apr 30, 2025















