Amanemu

Beautifully laid out minimalist rooms in a lovely setting overlooking the bay. Great service, loved the bikes avalable for getting around the property (make sure you reserve in advance), terrific gym and onsen area (not particularly traditional, which surprised me - more modern - but lovely nonetheless), and private onsen in your room. Spa was hit or miss - husband had great massage experience, mine was a little too soft. Food was spectacular, especially the Japanese breakfast.

our dream proposal come to life! I truly cannot put into words how perfect our stay at Amanemu was. My fiancé and I got engaged here, and thanks to the incredible staff, it was everything I ever dreamed of and more. The team went above and beyond to help coordinate every single detail of the proposal, including hiring the most unbelievable photographer. The photos turned out to be even more stunning than what we saw with our own eyes, every shot looks like it came out of a dream. He was a true master at his craft, and to this day, everyone compliments the photos from that special moment. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with such care and warmth. it felt like every staff member genuinely wanted to make this one of the most memorable experiences of our lives, and they absolutely succeeded. The setting was breathtaking, the attention to detail was impeccable, and the entire experience left us speechless. And the food, wow. Every meal was a masterpiece. Thoughtfully prepared, insanely delicious, and beautifully presented. We’re still dreaming about it. If you’re looking for the perfect place to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime moment, Amanemu is it. We will forever be grateful to this extraordinary sanctuary for helping us start this next chapter in the most magical way imaginable.

I stayed for two nights at Amanemu in the Sora villa with three friends. The property is serene and beautifully designed, and the villa itself was stunning—massive in size with a private indoor natural onsen that felt incredibly luxurious. The spa was a highlight: the outdoor onsen area is the most expansive I’ve seen, offering a truly tranquil experience. The water temperature, however, was a bit cooler than I’d prefer. The spa treatment itself was excellent—relaxing and expertly done. That said, a few things fell short of expectations. The main pool was quite small and in-room dining ended around 10 p.m., which felt early for a resort of this caliber. The biggest letdown was the food—breakfast options were limited, and overall quality didn’t meet the level you’d expect at a luxury resort. Overall, a beautiful and relaxing stay with some memorable highlights, but the food and a few service details left room for improvement.

Food was very mediocre other than breakfast which was quite good. Croissant was good but they use frozen pain au chocolat which ruined the bread basket. Room was good. Buggy sometimes takes pretty long to come. Thermal spring (nice) requires swimwear and the swimwear selection at the shop is very limited. Overall not really worth the trip.

Impeccable. Wonderful location, great attention to detail, everything is beautifully maintained. The architecture blends into nature in a way that feels effortless. The staff deserves a special mention here: friendly, genuinely helpful, and always ready with a smile or thoughtful suggestion. As for the food, drinks, and other services, they are world-class.

The room was spacious with good views, this was a plus. The gardens and grounds are also beautiful. Unfortunately these were the only pluses. Food was edible but was not great, especially for it being in Japan. Breakfast was ok, some things are hits and some misses. Croissant was great, but they used frozen pain au chocolat which was evident in the taste. Lunch was bad. Ise lobster curry and beef curry (basic foods) were unremarkable, and their oyatsu was just plain bad. They were dry and flavorless sweets. It was actually shocking to experience something that bad in Japan. Dining table wasn’t entirely clean when we arrived and the table and flatware had scratches all over. The rotenburo was nice, but swimsuits are required, and their shop barely carried anything decent. We were forced to buy something ill fitting just to get into the onsen. Service is generally good, some things are odd and unnecessary like asking how to address us by name (and then never addressing us by name). Buggy sometimes takes ages to come. Location is another minus, there’s barely anything in the area worth visiting. If you’re someone who are used to Japanese quality in terms of food, service and sights, this place is lacking in all.

Seems like they ran out of money with Amanemu. Landscaping and night lighting are non existing. Common rooms are isolated with doors closed. Not much to do. This Aman just does not have the WOW factor that most Amans do. Disappointing. Food should be included because there is no other place to go.

Beautiful rooms, very calming atmosphere. The food is also very good. The staff is super nice and attentive. They have a beautiful Onsen and an infinity pool on the premises.

An ultra-luxe take on a traditional hot springs resort. Amanemu is a highly private hotel, tucked into the hills of Ise-Shima, overlooking Ago Bay. This area of Japan is famous for natural hot springs and pearl farms. The hotel has its own thermal spring, and each suite is equipped with a deep soaking bathtub, sourced by a nearby hot spring. Rooms start at ¥180,000 (about $1500 USD). My husband and I stayed at Amanemu for two nights while traveling in Japan. We love Aman hotels, but initially hesitated to stay here due to the remote location. We traveled to the property by car, which took about 2.5 hours from Kyoto. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted, and shown to our suite, where a personalized note and champagne awaited us. The Sora suite was incredible. The massive room had high ceilings, heated floors, a stunning minimalist aesthetic, with gorgeous views of Ago Bay. The walk-in closet offered ample storage space for our luggage, and the bathroom had two sinks, a separate shower, bath, and toilet areas. My favorite area of the room was the spacious outdoor deck, furnished with a large sun bed and chairs. We anticipated leaving the property for dinner on at least one night, but ended up not leaving at all. All of the food and drinks were exceptional, particularly the Sea Urchin Pasta and Umami Martini, which I ordered several times throughout our stay. We greatly appreciated personalized desserts acknowledging our honeymoon, and delicious complimentary daily breakfasts. My husband and I are very heavily tattooed, and were thus politely declined entry to the public thermal spring. All tattoos must be covered to use this facility. Fortunately, the resort was happy to arrange us a private indoor/outdoor thermal spring area, which I recommend requesting whether you are tattooed or not. It was nice to have total privacy and not have to wear any swimsuit. You must visit the spa at least once during your stay. The services are expensive, but worth it. I had a traditional Shiatsu Massage, which was one of the best massages I have ever received. The facilities are beautiful, and deeply relaxing. Hospitality was so elevated that we barely had to use our brains. The staff were always one step ahead of us, anticipating anything we could possibly need. Throughout our stay, there were no checks to sign, and no bills to be seen until it was time to check out. True serenity, and an experience I will never forget. Add this place to your bucket list.