Discover the World’s Best Wellness Retreats

Tucked into the foothills of Mount Yufu and surrounded by quiet forests and seasonal mist, Kamenoi Bessō is a timeless retreat steeped in ryokan tradition. Since 1921, this iconic property has welcomed artists, writers, and seekers of solitude with understated elegance and deep respect for nature’s rhythms.

Here, thatched-roof villas open to private gardens and open-air onsen. Tatami mats whisper underfoot, and meals unfold like poetry — delicate, precise, and impossibly beautiful. Everything is intentional. Everything is peaceful.

Highlight: Stepping into your open-air onsen as steam rises into cool mountain air — pine trees above, silence all around.

Set within Tokyo’s newest vertical garden city, Janu Tokyo brings a vibrant energy to the tranquil refinement of modern Japanese hospitality. As the younger sibling of Aman, Janu offers a warmer, more social interpretation of luxury — dynamic yet grounded, design-forward yet deeply personal.

From sweeping skyline views to a 4,000-square-meter wellness space, this is where community, movement, and contemporary culture meet in perfect balance. It’s Tokyo reimagined — softer, slower, and more human.

Highlight: An early morning swim in the glass-walled pool, the Tokyo skyline glowing pink as the city quietly wakes.

Tucked into the poetic folds of Kyoto’s eastern hills, Higashiyama, Kyoto is a refined retreat that honors the ancient rhythm of the city. Framed by narrow stone paths, pagoda silhouettes, and the scent of incense from nearby temples, this tranquil escape is an ode to Kyoto’s quieter side — a place where culture whispers and beauty lingers in stillness.

Blending modern elegance with timeless design, the property offers curated experiences, thoughtful rituals, and a deep reverence for Japan’s seasonal flow. It’s not just a stay — it’s a passage through time.

Highlight: Wandering into the twilight beneath Yasaka Pagoda, then returning to your suite for tea and peace in silence.

Tucked between citrus groves and Seto Inland Sea breezes, Azumi Setoda is a reimagined ryokan that honors Japan’s quiet coastal rhythms. Housed in a restored 140-year-old residence on Ikuchijima Island — part of the Shimanami Kaido — the property blends timeless hospitality with contemporary design, inviting guests into a way of life shaped by seasons, community, and stillness.

Here, you wake to soft sunlight over the sea, cycle through citrus-lined paths, and return to handcrafted spaces steeped in warmth and intention. Every gesture is slow, every corner holds history, and every meal is a story of the island.

Highlight: A morning soak in the cedar bath, the scent of hinoki rising as island light dances across the water.

Cradled within Ise-Shima National Park and overlooking the peaceful waters of Ago Bay, Amanemu is a retreat into Japan’s ancient soul. Inspired by the ryokan tradition and enriched by the region’s mineral-rich onsen culture, this sanctuary invites deep rest, seasonal nourishment, and quiet immersion in nature.

Here, sea mists rise over pine-framed horizons, tatami mats hush beneath your feet, and every detail reflects a devotion to simplicity and wellness. Amanemu is not just a place to stay — it’s a place to return to yourself.

Highlight: Soaking in your private onsen at dusk, the scent of cypress in the air, as the sun slips behind the pearl-studded bay.

Hidden in a secret garden at the base of Mount Hidari Daimonji, Aman Kyoto feels like a whispered secret — a quiet retreat among moss-covered paths, centuries-old stone walls, and whispering cedar trees. Just moments from Kyoto’s golden temples, this is a world apart, where the rituals of tea, nature, and time unfold slowly, reverently.

Built on the grounds of an unrealized museum, the resort honors the land’s history with refined architecture, meditative design, and an atmosphere of contemplative luxury. Here, every window frames a forest, every breeze carries calm, and every moment feels sacred.

Highlight: Walking the garden trail at sunrise, wrapped in silence and mist, with nothing but birdsong and your breath.