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The spa taps into hot spring waters which are very rare in the region
Aman has opened its third resort in Japan with a minimalist spa themed around the property’s natural spring water and ethereal forest bathing.
The 26-room Aman Kyoto is situated in a hidden garden close to the Kinkaky-ji Zen Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near the centre of the prefecture.
It’s been “masterfully brought to life” by the late architect Kerry Hill and his team, who worked on Aman’s two other resorts in the country – Aman Tokyo and Amanemu in Ise-Shima National Park. Hill, an iconic designer, drew on the country’s ryokan (traditional inn) and onsen (hot spring) concepts to provide an authentic yet strikingly minimalist and contemporary Kyoto sanctuary.
The natural spring water that flows near Aman Kyoto is central to the philosophy at the resort’s Aman Spa, and is something of great rarity in the region.
Traditional onsen bathing facilities, using the water from the spring, deliver relaxation and healing, while treatments tap into Japan’s plentiful natural apothecary – including Kyoto green tea, Tanba kuromame (black beans), saké and cold-pressed tsubaki (camellia) oil. Traditional shiatsu, acupuncture and moxa therapies, where dried mugwort leaves are burned on certain points of the body, are also part of the experience.
The 80-acre Aman Kyoto site comprises 72 acres of permanent forest and eight acres of impeccably kept gardens which play a starring role at the resort and provide an ethereal setting for guided yoga, meditation and forest bathing. Moss-covered boulders glow emerald-like in the lush undergrowth, streams provide a soothing soundtrack and footpaths meander through a landscape of mature cedar, cypress, camellia and Japanese maple trees.
Aman chair and CEO Vladislav Doronin says: “Aman Kyoto embodies the true spirit of Aman, blending our profound respect for nature with adherence to simple, yet striking, principles of aesthetics and structure.”
Aman Kyoto is owned by global investment firm the Chartered Group, which has been the driving force behind the development and realisation of the project.
Doronin concludes: “We look forward to unveiling the many dimensions of Kyoto through the eyes of Aman and sharing the secrets of our enchanting garden.”
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The spa taps into hot spring waters which are very rare in the region
Aman has opened its third resort in Japan with a minimalist spa themed around the property’s natural spring water and ethereal forest bathing.
The 26-room Aman Kyoto is situated in a hidden garden close to the Kinkaky-ji Zen Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near the centre of the prefecture.
It’s been “masterfully brought to life” by the late architect Kerry Hill and his team, who worked on Aman’s two other resorts in the country – Aman Tokyo and Amanemu in Ise-Shima National Park. Hill, an iconic designer, drew on the country’s ryokan (traditional inn) and onsen (hot spring) concepts to provide an authentic yet strikingly minimalist and contemporary Kyoto sanctuary.
The natural spring water that flows near Aman Kyoto is central to the philosophy at the resort’s Aman Spa, and is something of great rarity in the region.
Traditional onsen bathing facilities, using the water from the spring, deliver relaxation and healing, while treatments tap into Japan’s plentiful natural apothecary – including Kyoto green tea, Tanba kuromame (black beans), saké and cold-pressed tsubaki (camellia) oil. Traditional shiatsu, acupuncture and moxa therapies, where dried mugwort leaves are burned on certain points of the body, are also part of the experience.
The 80-acre Aman Kyoto site comprises 72 acres of permanent forest and eight acres of impeccably kept gardens which play a starring role at the resort and provide an ethereal setting for guided yoga, meditation and forest bathing. Moss-covered boulders glow emerald-like in the lush undergrowth, streams provide a soothing soundtrack and footpaths meander through a landscape of mature cedar, cypress, camellia and Japanese maple trees.
Aman chair and CEO Vladislav Doronin says: “Aman Kyoto embodies the true spirit of Aman, blending our profound respect for nature with adherence to simple, yet striking, principles of aesthetics and structure.”
Aman Kyoto is owned by global investment firm the Chartered Group, which has been the driving force behind the development and realisation of the project.
Doronin concludes: “We look forward to unveiling the many dimensions of Kyoto through the eyes of Aman and sharing the secrets of our enchanting garden.”
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2019 issue 4
Editor's letter: Democratic wellness
To truly flourish, the spa industry needs to step outside its comfort zone and reach out to different markets with new and exciting business models, says Katie Barnes
Spa Programmes: On the menu
Boundary-pushing wellness in Iceland, self-care focus at Devarana and Civana’s equine retreat all feature in our spa menu round-up
Interview: Alexandre Cantin
Canada’s Groupe Nordik wants to open 10 nature spas, focusing on bathing and thermotherapy, by 2027. Katie Barnes talks to its VP of growth and strategy
Promotional feature: Starpool - Star quality
Wellness expert, Starpool, is known for offering complete wellness solutions with Italian design flair, enabling operators to create world class treatments and experiences
Training: Covering all bases
Resense joins forces with Lobster Ink to create an online training program for multiple spa roles
Promotional feature: Gharieni
Spa equipment innovator, Gharieni, is partnering with leading spas around the world to showcase its products to clients in real world settings, as CEO, Sammy Gharieni, explains
Research: Positive picture
ISPA’s latest US spa study shows continued growth across key metrics and pinpoints CBD and gen Z as trends. Russell Donaldson reports
Promotional feature: Zimmer MedizinSystems - Cool customer
Rainer Bolsinger, who heads up hotel and spa sales of icelab at Zimmer MedizinSystems, and icelab customer Chenot Group, explain how cryotherapy can be incorporated into your business
Promotional feature: Biologique Recherche - Skin deep
Biologique Recherche has spent the past 40 years developing technology and products to understand the skin on an individual level. Pierre-Louis Delapalme and Rupert Schmid tell Spa Business about the Parisian brand’s latest innovations
Research: On the move
The global physical activity market is now worth US$828bn according to a new GWI study. But what emerging trends do spas need to know about?
Promotional feature: SpaSoft - Onwards & upwards
The enhanced integration between SpaSoft and multiple PMS systems will help your team save time, remove the possibility of human error and create an elevated guest experience
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MSpa International.
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will reveal a new spa in February 2027, which has been designed by wellness expert and
consultant Patrizia Bortolin.
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club and
signalling a significant evolution of its proposition.
Private hotel owner and developer HVL Hotels will open a new luxury resort and tourism
destination called Laval Hunter Valley in the second half of 2027 in Pokolbin, Australia.
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection,
called Alma, will be hosted by Rocco Forte hotel, Verdura Resort in Sicily, Italy.
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company
ramps up its global expansion of both its Capella and Patina brands.
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative
engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
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