Aman Resorts has launched the brand’s first city property, Aman Tokyo, which is scheduled to open on December 22nd. Occupying the top six floors of the Otemachi Tower, the opening brings the brand to 27 properties worldwide. The hotel holds 84 rooms and suites, each with panoramic city views. An inner garden, the Aman Spa, and a swimming pool complete the elevated sanctuary.
Aman’s sixth property designed by Australian firm Kerry Hill Architects, Aman Tokyo blends traditional Japanese design with contemporary flair. Classic Japanese materials such as Camphor wood, Washi paper, and stone are fused with modern technology to create a subtle interplay of shadow and light.
The centerpiece of the lobby is an architectural feature resembling the interior of a Japanese paper lantern. Created with layers of textured Washi paper and a Shoji frame, the lantern rises six floors through the center of the building.
Beneath the lantern is the hotel’s inner garden. Celebrating the creative and cultural tradition of Japan is the prominent Ikebana, an art form where branches, leaves, and blossoms are arranged to represent closeness with nature. This sits atop a water feature and is complemented by two traditional Japanese rock gardens. The inner garden is surrounded by an engawa—a Japanese term for a wooden space between the garden and living areas in traditional homes.
On the ground floor, the Café by Aman will specialize in Mediterranean-inspired fare. The hotel also offers the Lounge by Aman, the Restaurant by Aman, and a glass-fronted walk-in wine cellar, as well as a cigar lounge and a resident’s library.
