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Amano is situated at the foot of Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is one of Japan's 100 Best Villages. Journey to discover this oasis
With a rich, colorful history spanning over 1,000 years.
The footprints of Amanosato and the intellectuals
This area has long been a favorite among intellectuals.
The lovely scenery of Amanosato, depicted in “The Hidden Village”
By Masako Shirasu, is still breathing.
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Photo Credit: Wakayama Tourism Federation
- Amanosato of Masako Shirasu, a literary giant
Photo Credit: Wakayama Tourism Federation
Amanosato of Masako Shirasu, a literary giant
With an altitude of 450m at the foot of Mount Koya, Amanosato is a breathtaking basin selected as one of “Japan's Top 100 Villages”.
Masako Shirasu, an essayist, once exclaimed in her “The Hidden Village” that it is “a huge field in a corner of the heavens as the name Amano (literally “belong to the sky”) suggested” and “this is the true, real definition of a paradise”.
This natural gem is a destination resort with iconic history and ancient beauty.
A history of healing- the green color, light, and wind of the historical icon of Amano
Discover a collection of relics, artifacts, monumental moments, and iconic guests of the past.
A natural gem boasts a harmony between nature and aesthetics.
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Nature “the celebrations of the beauty of the season”
The four seasons reveal different images of the mountains, from nature shrouded in morning mist to mountain ranges bathed in twilight.
This oasis of time soothes your body, soul, and spirit.
Spring
Spring in Amanosato welcomes cherry blossoms-
The full bloom of this heavenly flower is a symbol of
Joy, serenity, and renewal.
Summer
Summer in Amano is a charming season marked by its idyllic nature.
Come to this “Home of Fireflies” and join their graceful dance
Along the streams through the mountains.
Autumn
It's autumn, when the trees in the village turn reddish and yellowish.
The ginkgo trees at Niutsuhime Shrine also reach their lovely peak,
Be amazed by this magnificent nature.
Winter
Welcome to the winter fantasy in this village.
Sit back for relaxation in “Amanosato”, the village of the sky
And be embraced by silence with epic snowy views.
Located in the Amano Basin at an altitude of 450m,
The region redefines “Japanese landscape” for you
In four distinctive seasons.
Aesthetics “the miracle stemmed from the harmony when spirit comes to forms”
The local aesthetics when Shinto encounters Buddhism
When tradition meets innovation, a retreat like no other is curated.
The experience stays deep in your heart through all five senses.
History
A thousand years are engraved in Amano at the foot of Mount Koya.
In this sacred spot where Shinto and Buddhism coexist in harmony, ancient wisdom meets modern sensibilities, yielding timeless insights.
Learning
A journey of discovery begins with the historical stories here.
Learn more to connect the past and present, so your experience can be deepened.
Omotenashi (Japanese Hospitality)
It’s our goal to accommodate every guest with an effortless stay, where every need is met and then some.
The aesthetics of the abundant use of Kishu cedar and cypress
Awarded the Good Design Award 2015
A curation of Kishu cedar and cypress is when luxury meets breathtaking natural beauty.
Architectural thinking
Let Amano’s light, breeze, and green colors calm your mind and prepare your body for an immersion like never before.
Japanese aesthetics
The fireplace with its slender curves formed by copper plates is at the center of our main block.
It serves as a symbol of Amanosato, a place where people gather, find warmth and comfort.
The Harmony of space
Enjoy a relaxing time at the bar top, surrounded by the warmth of wood.
In this serene atmosphere, you can relax and unwind at your leisure.
The aesthetics of Amanosato-
The beauty for our heart, balanced by the vision of forms.
Philosophy “A sacred space where prayers of a thousand years live on”
Amanosato is situated in Katsuragi-Cho, Wakayama, one of Japan's 100 Best Villages.
It is a village with deep traditions and an ever-evolving local charm, fascinating visitors with its majestic temples, shrines, and gardens, which have been associated with Niutsu-myojin for 1,700 years and Kukai, a monk, for 1,200 years.
Our region is blessed with prayers of a thousand years. We stick to something we treasure.
Our Vision - our ambition
Our goals
The pride of Amanosato is
To shine a light on the “desires that have yet to be put into words” of our guests.
Sacred Location- deep meanings
The stories of the region
Well travel from our retreat to the very spots that await you,
including Mount Koya (30 mins) and Mount Kudoyama (20 mins),
home to the World Heritage Site “Choishimichi”, Jison-in Temple, and Sanada Village
Living Legacy - will power
Intergenerational wisdom
Amanosato is situated in Katsuragi-Cho, Wakayama, one of Japan's 100 Best Villages.
It is a village with deep traditions and an ever-evolving local charm, fascinating visitors with its majestic temples, shrines, and gardens,
Which have been related to Niutsu-myojin for 1,700 years and Kukai, a monk, for 1,200 years.
We are not merely curating “tours”.
We respect all and aim to create memories to last a lifetime.
We bring true, real “omotenashi” (hospitality) to life.
Amanosato invites repeat visits
Through its natural “energy flow”