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Amanemu

Shima, Japan

Amanemu

Some residences open the door to a singular new world for a few days; Amanemu is one such place. Nestled in the hills of Ise-Shima National Park, the resort is steeped in tradition – the onsen, the celebration of the seasons and their bounty, and Shinto spirituality, all combined with the modern elegance of minimalist architectural style. The body will find rest through treatments centred on hydrotherapy and massage, leaving the mind free to explore the rich local culture, discover the ancestral techniques of women pearl divers, Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, or water purification ceremonies. The view from The Restaurant takes in the forest and the bay below, and offers treasures of local cuisine, where seafood is the foundation of meals that are as nature-based as they are refined over centuries of history.

Accommodations

What we like

The adventure

Ise Jingu, a sacred jewel of the third century that is remarkably well preserved.

The moment

The purification ritual at the Ama-no-Iwato waterfall, the most natural of spas.

The panorama

The Sora Villa, where Zen slips into Ago Bay.

Location

Address

2165 Hazako Hamajima-cho Shima-shi

517-0403 Shima, Japan

Airport

Three hours by private transfer, or 25 minutes by helicopter, from Nagoya Chubu Centrair.

Ago Bay

Ise Jingu an hour away by road. The Ama villages right next door.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free