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Aman Kyoto exterior and garden — secret forest retreat hidden in Kyoto's northern hills, Japan

Wellness Retreats in Japan

Two Aman sanctuaries that embody Japanese wellness traditions — a secret garden retreat hidden in Kyoto's northern hills and a ryokan-inspired onsen haven in Ise-Shima National Park, where hot-spring bathing and wabi-sabi design merge with world-class hospitality.

2 curated retreats in Kyoto & Ise-Shima

Japan · Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

Hidden within a 32-hectare secret garden in Kyoto's northern hills, Aman Kyoto is a sanctuary of wabi-sabi stillness. The resort was conceived around an ancient textile museum garden, its moss-carpeted pathways and centuries-old camphor trees left deliberately untouched. Timber-and-glass Living Pavilions sit lightly among the forest canopy, each with deep onsen-style soaking tub and floor-to-ceiling views of the garden. The Aman Spa draws on Japan's bathing culture — combining traditional thermal mineral springs, shiatsu, reiki, and Aman's integrative wellness programmes within a meditative cedar-lined setting.

Aman Kyoto exterior and garden — moss-carpeted pathways through ancient 32-hectare forest, Kyoto Japan Aman Kyoto suite interior — minimalist Japanese timber design with tatami and forest views Aman Kyoto wellness spa treatment room — serene cedar-lined space for shiatsu and reiki Aman Kyoto Living Pavilion — timber-and-glass architecture nestled in Kyoto forest canopy Aman Kyoto Living Pavilion exterior in autumn — Japanese maple and forest garden, northern Kyoto hills

Japan · Ise-Shima

Amanemu

Aman's most intimate Japanese retreat — a ryokan-inspired onsen sanctuary nestled in the pine-clad hills of Ise-Shima National Park, overlooking the pearl-diving waters of Ago Bay. Designed by the late Kerry Hill, the 24 suites and eight villas channel wabi-sabi simplicity through soaring timber ceilings, pale hinoki wood, and tatami-inspired accents. Every room features its own private onsen bath fed by natural hot springs. The 2,000m² spa draws on kampo — Japan's centuries-old herbal healing tradition — alongside water-based therapies, while seasonal kaiseki dining celebrates the region's legendary seafood.

Amanemu luxury onsen resort — ryokan-inspired pavilion overlooking Ago Bay, Ise-Shima National Park Japan Amanemu onsen spa — natural hot spring thermal bathing garden with timber-framed pavilions, Ise-Shima Japan Amanemu Nagi Suite — contemporary Japanese suite with hinoki wood, private onsen bath and Ago Bay views Amanemu resort grounds — pine-forested hillside gardens within Ise-Shima National Park, Japan Amanemu infinity pool and poolside lounge overlooking Ago Bay at sunset, Ise-Shima Japan
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