Aman’s sister brand to open Janu Tokyo in the autumn

Luxury hotel and resort brand Aman has announced that its first hotel in Japan, Janu Tokyo, will open later this year.

Aman has partnered with leading Japanese urban developer, Mori Building Co, to create Janu Tokyo.

Translated as ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, Janu promises to deliver an elevated guest experience – akin to its sister brand Aman.

However, in contrast to Aman’s whisper-quiet seclusion it plans to offer a spirited social scene.

A place for socialising

Located in the Azabudai Hills, a modern urban village in Tokyo, Janu Tokyo will feature 122 guest rooms and one of the largest wellness facilities in the city.

Spanning more than 4,000sqm, the Janu Wellness Centre will offer an extensive hydrotherapy and thermal area centred around a 25-metre heated lap pool.

It will also have a separate lounge pool, traditionally a place for socialising in Japan, as well as two spa houses, one of which will have a hammam and one a banya.

There will be seven treatment rooms and five movement studios offering spinning, boxing, yoga and Pilates. A gym will feature functional and circuit training equipment.

Contemporary wellness

Aiming to rethink the concept of balance, the Janu Wellness Centre will have social wellness and goal-setting at its core.

It is billed as going above and beyond the common notions of spa, with a contemporary take on traditional wellness beliefs.

Janu seeks to nurture purposeful connection to bring people together. This is underpinned by Aman’s commitment to guest experience, timeless design and intuitive service.

Interiors are by long-term Aman collaborator Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects.

“The development and creation of Janu has been born from Aman Group’s long-term strategic vision,” said Vlad Doronin, chairman and CEO of Aman and Janu.

“There is great appetite in the market for experiences which encourage connection, adventure and memorable interactions. Janu has been designed to cater to this increasing demand.

“Janu Tokyo is a fitting flagship, with an energy and vibrancy reflecting the values of the brand.”

Energy and vibrancy

Azabudai Hills is being spearheaded by leading architects Thomas Heatherwick.

The development will also be home to Aman Residences, Tokyo, located in a separate building from Janu Tokyo.

Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the urban residences will offer 91 homes, as well as a residents-only 1,400sqm Aman Spa.

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