Amanemu, an Onsen Retreat in Japan's Ise-Shima National Park

Amanemu is a ryokan-inspired onsen resort set in the forested hills of Ise-Shima National Park, overlooking the tranquil waters of Ago Bay. Its 24 suites and four two-bedroom villas each have their own onsen, or natural hot-spring bath, making the ancient Japanese bathing ritual central to the guest experience.

Wellness is the heart of the resort, with a 2,000-square-metre spa rooted in Japan's sixth-century onsen tradition, featuring shallow stone-lined outdoor baths, two large bathing pavilions, a watsu pool, and treatment suites. The spa's therapies draw on kampo, Japan's herbal healing discipline, with formulations using seaweed, pearl powder, and seasonal herbs.

Near the deeply revered Ise Grand Shrine, the resort pairs mineral-rich hot springs with a coastline of pearl-farming bays and a strong sense of the sacred. Amanemu offers one of the most immersive wellness experiences in the Aman portfolio.

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