Nestled within the folds of Ise-Shima National Park, Amanemu is like a pearl gently embraced by mountains and sea. It abandons the hustle and bustle of the city, using the tide sounds of Ago Bay as its overture and the pine winds along ancient paths as harmony, blending the Zen spirit of Japanese wabi-sabi with Aman’s philosophy of tranquility to create an ultimate romantic retreat of “seclusion.”
🏞️ Stunning Scenery: A Living Scroll of Mountains and Sea
The hotel is located at the tip of the Osaki Peninsula, facing Ago Bay, known as the “Aegean Sea of Japan.” The coastline is winding, dotted with over 60 pearl cultivation rafts. At sunrise and sunset, the glow dyes the sea golden red, and the silhouettes of pearl-harvesting boats in the distance form a moving ukiyo-e painting. Behind it, Ise-Shima National Park offers a lush forest oxygen bar, with cherry blossoms and maple leaves decorating the window frame in seasonal rotation.
🎨 Unique Design: Architecture Growing from the Land
Aman’s exclusive designer Kerry Hill reinterpreted the Japanese “minka” houses with a modern touch. The dark gray tiled roofs slope gently with the mountain, and the brown-black Japanese cedar walls are wrapped in vines, as if the buildings naturally grew from the earth. Inside, light wood, basalt floor tiles, and woven fabrics are used extensively. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden louvered sliding doors bring in natural light and scenery without reservation, achieving a minimalist aesthetic where “architecture disappears into nature.”
🛏️ Rooms and Private Baths: Ultimate Privacy in Every Accommodation
The hotel has only 24 suites and 4 villas, each equipped with a private onsen. Suites start at 99㎡, combining bedroom and living area, with sliding doors opening to spacious terraces. The ultimate experience lies in the open-air or semi-open private baths, fed by the famous “Pearl Onsen,” rich in minerals. Whether soaking under the starry sky or watching the morning sea mist, this undisturbed, anytime bathing ritual is Amanemu’s core luxury.
🍽️ Dining Experience: Seasonal Gifts from the Imperial Granary
The restaurant boasts dual views of the bay and forest, focusing on the “Omakase” concept. Thanks to Mie Prefecture’s heritage as an ancient imperial granary, ingredients are meticulously selected: the sweetness of Ise lobster, the marbling of Matsusaka wagyu, freshly harvested abalone and sea urchin. On the basalt-built sunken terrace, accompanied by the soft glow of a glass fireplace, savor a signature cocktail named “Ama,” indulging both palate and sight.
💆 Leisure and Wellness: Deep Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit
· Spa: Covering 2,000㎡, built around a large natural hot spring, featuring a spa float pool and private onsen pavilions, offering Kampo therapies based on local mugwort and camellia.
· Outdoor Activities: A 33-meter freshwater infinity pool suspended among the trees, facing the bay; book guided hikes on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail or visit Ama huts to hear ancient legends of freediving without oxygen tanks.
· Golf: The 18-hole Nemu Golf Club nestled between mountains and sea offers breathtaking views with every swing.
As night falls, stone lanterns softly light the courtyard. Soaking in the warm spring water, listening to the rustling pines, and gazing at the starry sky, time stretches long enough for the soul to gently resonate with this ancient land, imprinting this serene joy deeply in memory.
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