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We stayed at Amanemu in a Sora Villa for several nights in November 2023 and had a wonderful experience. The contemporary, Japanese buildings using clean lines, tiled-roofs, dark wood and stone to complement the lush setting and views of Ago Bay. The landscaping was exquisite — both entirely natural, but well maintained, with peaceful courtyards, gardens and views around every corner. The villa itself was perfect. It was massive (almost 4K square feet) with two beautiful bedrooms that had their own private gardens, as well as back patios that opened up to a large, private backyard and views of the surrounding foliage and water. The entire backside of the villa across both bedrooms and the living room as well as the doors to the private gardens could be pocketed to allow the breeze of the Bay to pass through the entire unit which when combined with the sound of trees rustling and birdsong was extremely relaxing. The ceilings in the villa very high, and the bed and various daybeds inside and outside were comfortable. The mini-bar was also stocked with complimentary local beverages and snacks. The bathrooms were open, light and visually striking with the mix of dark stone and wood. The highlight was definitely the massive stone bathtub with views to the backyard and Ago Bay. The living room has a large seating area around around a television, as well as a dining table, laundry facilities and a kitchen with Miele appliances (including a coffee/espresso maker). There is also a large work desk and separate water closet at the front of the unit. The highlight for the villas is the commercial-grade onsen that sits just off of the main entrance. There were shower facilities, a large onsen bath in the center and one of the walls had pocket doors that opened to an additional private garden. The rest of the facilities at the resort include an arrival pavilion, a central set of pavilions that contain the lobby, restaurant, bar, main pool and a small library, as well as a separate complex downhill that contains the spa and gym. The arrival pavilion is where we were brought after our driver picked us up from nearby Kashikojima Station (after about a 20-minute drive). The General Manager greeted us, we completed some brief paperwork and then were taken to our accommodations. All of the facilities at Amanemu are pristine. The restaurant was beautiful and they did a nice job of separating the space for families with children and other groups such that the noise levels were always pleasant. The food was really stellar (by Aman standards and by Japan standards). For breakfast there were plenty of Japanese and Western options. For dinner, there is an a la carte menu as well as a few tasting menu options. All of the seafood, meat and produce featured were delicious, well prepared and service was prompt and friendly. The bar is a nice space where they serve cocktails, bar snacks, local juices as well as complimentary afternoon tea and small bites every day. They