Ancient ritual meets contemporary expression as impeccable hospitality is exhibited within every aspect of a holiday retreat at Amanemu. Nestled on the shores of Ago Bay, guests can enjoy regional cuisine featuring rare delicacies, sacred forests full of cultural significance, explorations into the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific, or simply relaxing in the spa enjoying the mineral-rich surroundings. Amanemu focuses on wellness and offers luxury travellers the opportunity to partake in Wellness Immersion Programmes or simply be pampered within the Aman Spa. The Aman Spa is a holistic experience in which guests can sample a variety of techniques and treatments native to the region while viewing a beautiful garden. Another form of relaxation comes from submerging oneself in outdoor thermal springs full of mineral-rich natural spring water. The Amanemu Wellness Programme is a full day retreat where guests begin with a yoga session followed by an aquatic bodywork session and finishing the day with a rebalancing body massage. Centered around well-being and hospitality, Amanemu works to create one-of-a-kind holidays in a serene and beautiful location.

Located on the grounds of Kan’in-no-miya Villa, a former summer villa of the Imperial Family, is Gora Kadan, a luxury villa showcasing the best of Japanese culture. Blending Japanese tradition with modern amenities, guests can enjoy so many amazing opportunities while staying at Gora Kadan. The main features of Gora Kadan include the hot spring water that flow from the source all throughout the villa and the kaiseki cuisine prepared with fresh and local ingredients. Relaxation is a significant part of a stay at Gora Kadan. The Kadan Spa offers many treatments and massages within an exotic building capturing the essence of nature which is also prevalent in the large public spas. The outdoor public spas feature the alkaline hot spring waters from onsite wells that rejuvenate travellers to ease daily fatigue. Steam saunas and bedrock baths can also be enjoyed by travellers to further relaxation and provide a detox effect. Gora Kadan is a place of beauty and serenity focused on natural amenities and the healing powers of nature.

Iwaso is a 160-year-old inn that has kept with ancient and historic tradition but does not shy away from modern luxuries. Located in the Momijidani Valley at the foot of the sacred mountain and the ever-clear stream, Iwaso features picturesque seasonal changes from the green leaves of spring and the colourful change in fall to the silence and serenity of winter which draw luxury travellers in and cause them to fall in love with the surrounding area. The beauty of nature can be enjoyed from the accommodations featuring a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Guests are invited to stay in ‘Hanare’ Wooden cottages, each uniquely designed and different from the next. Meant to integrate guests with the surrounding environment, open air concepts work to showcase the beauty of nature, calming sound of the stream, and gorgeous view of the gardens, no matter what time of year. To enjoy every aspect of Iwaso from its tradition to hospitality, the resort does not provide WIFI so that guests can unplug and marvel in their surroundings.