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Amanemu
Shima, Japan · Aman · Grand Luxury
Aman's first ryokan-inspired resort in Japan, opened in 2016 in Ise-Shima National Park with private onsen baths in every suite and architecture that consciously echoes the timber forms of the nearby Ise Jingū, Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, rebuilt in its ancient cypress style every twenty years, earning three Michelin Keys and placing guests within sight of the pearl-rich waters of Ago Bay.
- 32 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Rooms from 1,066 sq ft (99 m²)
- Architect: Kerry Hill Architects
- Interiors: Studio Daminato
About Amanemu
- Every suite has its own private onsen bath, fed by natural hot springs drawn straight from the ground beneath the resort.
- The lighting design won an International Association of Lighting Designers Award of Merit in 2017.
- Ago Bay below the resort sits on Japan's historic pearl coast, long tied to the Mikimoto cultured-pearl trade centered nearby in Toba.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,066 sq ft (99 m²).
History
Amanemu opened in 2016 as Aman's first ryokan-inspired onsen resort in Japan's Ise-Shima National Park, blending luxury with traditional Japanese hot spring culture.[Mitsui Fudosan](https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/english/corporate/news/2015/0727_03/). Designed in homage to the nearby Ise Jingū Shinto shrine using natural materials and Minka-style roofs, it celebrates the region's pearl-diving heritage around Ago Bay.[Condé Nast Traveler](https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/japan/ise-shima-national-park/amanemu)
The setting
Nestled in the forested hills of Ise-Shima National Park in Mie Prefecture, overlooking the pearl-rich Ago Bay with views of rugged coastline.[Aman](https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanemu). 2 miles from Empire State Building.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant — Restaurant · Kaiseki
Experiences
- Ama Diver Adventure — Dive with one of the few remaining female ama divers, then enjoy a seafood barbecue in an amagoya hut ashore.
- Ise Jingu and the Food of the Gods — Visit top food producers in the region to sample the items offered to the gods daily at Ise Jingu Grand Shrine.
- Ise Jingu Grand Shrine — Visit Ise Jingu, described as a 2,000-year-old Shinto shrine and the spiritual home of the Japanese people.
- Shima Short Tour — Visit Showa-era Hamajima and Amano-Iwato cave, with zazen meditation and sado tea ceremony with a monk.
- Cycling or hiking Ise Shima National Park — Hiking and cycling trails through the surrounding forests, with high-end Bianchi bikes and guides supplied.
- Marine adventures — Cruises through Ago Bay, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing.
Amenities
- Aman Spa
- infinity pool
- private onsen baths in rooms
- yoga studio
- gym
- natural hot springs
- gardens
- beach access
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- 2017 IALD Award of Merit (lighting)
- Three MICHELIN Keys
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