It may be a little bit off the beaten track, but loyal Aman admirers who heed the call of their beloved brand are delightfully rewarded for their efforts. Firstly, in-resort, where tranquillity follows like a protective guardian through the dark cedar buildings housing a warmth of Ryokan-inspired interiors crafted from golden wood. In the spa, healing water rules with two private onsen bathing pavilions and a thermal spring garden for lazy afternoon naps. While in the restaurant, dishes celebrate local ingredients like Matsusaka Wagyu beef and spiny lobster, served to soothing views of the bay. 

Secondly, the rewards come in the form of what Aman do best – immersive experiences. Time travel becomes feasible in a trip to Nikenchaya and Kawasaki, two Edo-period towns that became places of respite for pilgrims on their way to Ise Jingu shrine – the holiest site in Japan. And it’s at this shrine that the culturally curious get to see the daily food offerings delivered to the deities, but not before sampling some for themselves. Down by the water, the world of the Ama – a community of female free divers – is introduced. Making their living by trading marine flora and fauna (including pearls), a veteran diver invites the bold to join her on one of her hunts, while the more water-averse venture to an amagoya (a diver’s hut) for an enriching lunch.