Best for
Nature-focused travelers can slow down in Ise-Shima National Park, combining forest walks and shrine visits with quiet evenings above Ago Bay.
Best for
Nature-focused travelers can slow down in Ise-Shima National Park, combining forest walks and shrine visits with quiet evenings above Ago Bay.
What makes it special
Arrange the Ama Hut Lunch to share grilled seafood and hear directly from the women who preserve Ise-Shima's freediving traditions.
Room to consider
Consider a Sora Suite for veranda daybeds and outdoor dining space for two, giving you a private setting for unhurried mornings.
Insider tip
Arrange pickup from Kashikojima Station before arrival; Amanemu offers station transfers, covering the final 20-minute drive after your train journey.
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Amanemu is an onsen resort in Ise-Shima National Park, set above Ago Bay in Japan's Mie Prefecture. Forested hills surround its low buildings, whose restrained design draws on traditional minka houses. Private hot-spring baths give the accommodation its purpose: bathing can be part of your morning or evening without a visit to the main spa. This is a contemporary Aman resort shaped by Japanese bathing culture, rather than a historic ryokan.
Its location encourages a different Japan itinerary from one centered on major cities. The bay, local fishing traditions and Ise Jingu shrine complex provide reasons to explore, but the hotel also merits days with very little planned. For a stay after Tokyo or Kyoto, allow enough time for both the resort and the region instead of using Amanemu as a single-night stop.
The design takes its cue from a Japanese ryokan, with timber-lined walls and a simple, open layout. A cushioned daybed stands between the sleeping area and the veranda, and a bench sits at the foot of the bed. Woven shutters frame the openings to the outdoors.
There is a dining setting for two inside, with another on the veranda beside the outdoor daybeds. In the bathroom, the soaking tub draws its water from nearby hot springs. Twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet, and a walk-in closet complete the suite.
The design takes its cue from a Japanese ryokan, with timber-lined walls and a simple, open layout. A cushioned daybed stands between the sleeping area...
A woven pendant light hangs over the sleeping area, while pale timber screens line the room. The broad opening to the veranda brings the living space and outdoor seating together. A cushioned daybed faces this opening, and the bed shares the same open room.
You can dine at a table for two indoors or on the veranda, which also has daybeds. The bathing area uses water drawn from local hot springs for its soaking tub. Two vanities provide separate wash spaces, with a shower and toilet set apart. A walk-in closet provides further storage.
A woven pendant light hangs over the sleeping area, while pale timber screens line the room. The broad opening to the veranda brings the living...
Woven shutters open from the shared bedroom and living area onto a veranda set with daybeds. A table for two provides an outdoor dining spot, with another dining area inside. Timber panelling and a suspended daybed give the open room its simple Japanese character.
The bathing space is separate from the shower and toilet, with a tub fed by nearby hot springs. A walk-in closet adds storage away from the sleeping area. The bathroom also has twin vanities.
Woven shutters open from the shared bedroom and living area onto a veranda set with daybeds. A table for two provides an outdoor dining spot,...
Two bedroom pavilions sit apart from the shared living space, and each opens onto its own veranda. This arrangement gives the villa distinct places to gather and to retreat. The main veranda has daybeds and a table for six, looking across the private garden towards partial views of the bay.
Each en-suite bedroom measures 70 square metres, with a walk-in closet and separate shower and toilet. A pantry adjoins the living room, and a guest toilet serves the shared areas. The bathing area has its own 28-square-metre space, supplied with water from nearby hot springs.
Two bedroom pavilions sit apart from the shared living space, and each opens onto its own veranda. This arrangement gives the villa distinct places to...
The baths are in their own building across the garden, separate from the villa's living spaces.
Verandas link the living and bedroom spaces with the villa's private garden. The main outdoor area has daybeds and a dining table for six, while each bedroom opens onto a veranda of its own. Inside, the living room has a pantry, and the two en-suite bedrooms each span 70 square metres.
The dedicated bathing area covers 45 square metres and draws water from nearby hot springs. Separate showers and toilets also serve the bedrooms, with a further guest toilet for the shared spaces. Walk-in closets provide room to unpack, and the resort's main spa is within easy reach.
Verandas link the living and bedroom spaces with the villa's private garden. The main outdoor area has daybeds and a dining table for six, while...
Ago Bay's green islets and pearl rafts form the outlook from the living and bedroom pavilions. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and veranda, giving guests space apart from the shared living area. The main veranda has daybeds and an outdoor dining table for six.
Inside, the living room spans 61.8 square metres, with a pantry alongside it. The bedrooms are each 70 square metres and open onto their own 29-square-metre verandas. Hot-spring water supplies the bathing area, while separate showers and toilets serve the bedrooms. Walk-in closets and an extra guest toilet complete the villa's layout.
Ago Bay's green islets and pearl rafts form the outlook from the living and bedroom pavilions. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and veranda, giving...
The living pavilion and bedrooms overlook a private garden. Broad verandas open to the greenery, with daybeds and an outdoor dining area for six. Both bedrooms have their own bathrooms, and a pantry sits beside the shared living room.
The indoor bathing area covers 28 square metres and draws its water from nearby hot springs. Each bedroom has a separate shower and toilet, and there is another toilet for guests. Walk-in closets provide storage beyond the sleeping areas. The bedrooms each span 70 square metres, with their own 29-square-metre verandas.
The living pavilion and bedrooms overlook a private garden. Broad verandas open to the greenery, with daybeds and an outdoor dining area for six. Both...
The 24 suites each span 99 square meters, including their verandas, and combine bedroom and living areas. All have a private onsen bath. The main category difference is the outlook: Mori Suites face gardens, Sora Suites have partial views toward Ago Bay, and Nagi Suites look over the bay. You do not need to choose the highest view category to have private hot-spring bathing.
In a Mori Suite, woven textile shutters open the room toward the garden. A suspended daybed provides a place to read, and a 27-square-meter veranda has daybeds and a dining area for two. Inside are a walk-in closet, twin vanities and a separate shower. King or Hollywood Twin bedding is listed, so specify your preference when arranging the room. The design makes outdoor time easy without requiring a larger villa.
The Nagi Suite retains the same overall size but gives the veranda an Ago Bay outlook. It is the category to consider when much of your stay will be spent at the hotel, particularly if having a view during breakfast or an afternoon on the daybed matters to you. The onsen draws water from nearby hot springs, while the separate shower and closet keep the practical parts of the bathroom distinct from bathing.
Amanemu's two-bedroom villas have separate living space, private onsen facilities and kitchens or pantries. Mori, Sora, Nagi and Tsuki are the named options. Garden or bay outlooks matter, but compare the position of the bedrooms and bathing area too. A family spending several days here may use these spaces quite differently from two adults returning only for dinner and sleep.
The Sora Villa covers 366 square meters, with a private garden and partial views of Ago Bay. Its two en-suite bedrooms open to their own verandas, while the main living space leads onto an outdoor dining area. A separate private onsen area gives bathing its own place within the layout. This is useful when members of the group keep different hours: some can sit outside or gather for a meal without using a bedroom as the common room.
For an especially bath-focused stay, consider the 381-square-meter Tsuki Villa. Across its garden, a separate pavilion houses hot-spring baths both indoors and outdoors. The two en-suite bedrooms have private verandas, and the living pavilion opens onto another outdoor sitting and dining area. Its location near the main spa is useful for guests combining time in their own onsen with treatments. Check bedroom placement and bedding needs when traveling with younger children; the garden-linked layout is part of the choice.
The 2,000-square-meter Aman Spa is organized around hot-spring bathing, with a thermal garden and daybeds for resting between sessions. Four treatment suites, two private onsen pavilions and an Aqua Movement Suite allow several approaches to a spa day. A dry sauna and steam room add further options. The shared facilities offer a change of setting even when your accommodation already has its own bath.
The treatment menu uses local and seasonal ingredients such as seaweed, pearl powder and herbs associated with kampo traditions. Discuss the treatment itself with the therapist rather than choosing solely by an ingredient. Strength and cardio equipment, a yoga studio and an outdoor yoga deck support more active time. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, separate from the onsen-style bathing facilities, for guests who want swimming as well as soaking.
The Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine and selected international dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views through forest toward Ago Bay. Matsusaka Wagyu beef and regional seafood, including spiny lobster and abalone, are among the ingredients that connect its cooking to Mie. Menus change with the season, so approach dinner as a chance to try what is available during your visit rather than expecting a fixed signature course.
Beside the swimming pool, The Lounge serves Japanese craft beers and cocktails using regional fruit and herbs. The terrace includes a sunken seating area for an evening drink. Tea tasting in the library provides another way to explore local flavors, with selections from Mie Prefecture. These smaller moments can give an afternoon at the resort as much regional character as a meal out.
Ago Bay's islands and indented coastline are part of a working maritime landscape. Pearl cultivation rafts sit in the water, and the area's connection with cultured pearls remains important to its identity. The Yokoyama Observation Deck offers a wider view of the bay and its wooded islands. It is worth considering an outing there even with a bay-facing suite, since the higher viewpoint shows the coastline's intricate shape.
Amanemu can arrange lunch in an ama hut, where female freedivers share stories over charcoal-grilled seafood. This introduces the people and skills behind the region's food. For a different kind of cultural visit, the hotel arranges guided outings to Ise Jingu's Inner and Outer Shrines, with a stroll through Oharaimachi among the available options. Choose a focused visit rather than trying to fit every shrine and coastal stop into one day.
Other activities include flower arranging with a local florist, and the resort has a Kids Academy. Ask about the program and suitability for your children's ages before planning adult excursions around it. Experiences can make a family stay more varied, but leave time to use the villa, pool and gardens as well.
Chubu Centrair International Airport near Nagoya, code NGO, is approximately three hours away by car. Rail travelers can connect through Nagoya to Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu network; the final drive to Amanemu takes around 20 minutes. Arrange that last transfer before departure, particularly when traveling with luggage or children.
A private helicopter arrival can also be arranged. For a rail itinerary from Tokyo or Kyoto, check the current connections and leave room for transfers instead of treating each published journey time as a door-to-door promise. Amanemu works best when the travel day ends with time to settle into the room, bathe and sit down to dinner.
Every suite has its own hot-spring bath, bringing Japanese onsen bathing into your room whenever you want time to yourself.
Matsusaka beef and seafood from Ago Bay anchor the restaurant's regional cooking, giving dinner a clear connection to the surrounding area.
The outdoor yoga deck provides a dedicated space to practice in the fresh air, with professional equipment available at the spa.
2165 Hamajimacho Hazako, Shima, Mie, 517-0403, Japan
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Yes. Amanemu is one of Japan's strongest luxury onsen resorts for travelers who want quiet, nature, wellness, and Aman service. The resort sits beside Ago Bay in Ise-Shima, with 24 suites, villas, private onsen baths, a large spa, dining, and coastal views.
Amanemu is in Ise-Shima, Mie Prefecture, Japan, amid forested hills overlooking Ago Bay. The setting works well for guests who want coastal scenery, hot springs, shrine visits, seafood, and a slower side of Japan.
Amanemu is a ryokan-inspired resort set within the landscape, with low buildings, gardens, water, and views toward Ago Bay. The mood is peaceful and restrained, making it very different from a city hotel in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka.
Amanemu has 24 suites, along with larger villas designed for guests who want more space and privacy. Each accommodation has its own mineral-rich private onsen bath, which is central to the resort experience.
Suites are spacious and calm, with Japanese-inspired design, large decks, natural materials, and private hot spring baths. Views vary by category, with some looking toward gardens and others opening more strongly toward Ago Bay.
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