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Amanemu Location, Setting and Getting There

Amanemu is set in the forested hills of Ise-Shima, Mie Prefecture, overlooking Ago Bay—a location rich in cultural significance and natural beauty. The nearest major airport is Chubu Centrair (NGO), and the resort provides complimentary transfers from Kashikojima Station, the primary gateway for regional access.

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Setting and Nearby Landmarks

Amanemu occupies a forested hillside setting within Ise-Shima, a region steeped in Japanese cultural heritage. The property overlooks Ago Bay, historically home to the Ama—a community of female free-divers who have gathered fresh seafood from the seabed for centuries. Nearby cultural landmarks include Ise Grand Shrine (both the Naikū Inner Shrine and Gekū Outer Shrine), a sacred site associated with Shinto tradition, and the charming Oharaimachi district known for its traditional streetscape and local specialties. Gokasho-Bay and Kashikojima offer additional natural beauty accessible from the resort.

Air Travel and Ground Access

Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the primary gateway, with flight times of approximately one hour from Tokyo (Haneda), 2 hours 30 minutes from Shanghai, 5 hours from Hanoi, and 6 hours from Bangkok. From the airport, guests travel to Kashikojima Station by various routes and then receive complimentary resort transfers (20 minutes by car from the station). The resort's team coordinates transfers and ground logistics with each booking.

Connections to Other Aman Destinations

From Amanemu, guests can reach Aman Tokyo in 4 hours 35 minutes: complimentary car transfer to Kashikojima Station (20 minutes), Kintetsu Limited Express Train to Kintetsu Nagoya Station (2 hours 10 minutes), walk to JR Nagoya Station (20 minutes), bullet train to Tokyo Station (1 hour 40 minutes), then car to Aman Tokyo (10 minutes). Aman Kyoto is 3 hours 35 minutes away: complimentary transfer to Kashikojima Station (20 minutes), Kintetsu Limited Express Train to Kintetsu Kyoto Station (2 hours 45 minutes), then complimentary car to Aman Kyoto (30 minutes).

Contact and Reservations

Reservations and enquiries are handled directly by Amanemu's team. Phone: +81 599 52 5006. Email: [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Which airport does Amanemu use?

Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), approximately 1 hour from Tokyo Haneda, 2 hours 30 minutes from Shanghai, 5 hours from Hanoi and 6 hours from Bangkok.

How far is it from Kashikojima Station?

Amanemu is 20 minutes by car from Kashikojima Station, and complimentary transfers are provided.

What makes the Ise-Shima location special?

The region is home to Ise Grand Shrine, a sacred Shinto site, and Ago Bay, historically inhabited by the Ama (female free-divers) for centuries.

Can I visit Tokyo or Kyoto from Amanemu?

Yes—Aman Tokyo is 4 hours 35 minutes away and Aman Kyoto is 3 hours 35 minutes away, with complimentary transfers included to/from Kashikojima Station.

What is the Ama community?

The Ama are female free-divers who have gathered fresh seafood from Ago Bay's seabed for centuries, and their traditions remain central to the region's cultural identity.

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