TRAVEL
DREAM ESCAPES
Hushed forest glades, pearly waters and sacred shrines give this breathtaking stretch of Japan a captivating allure
A DOSE OF ESCAPISM TO INSPIRE FUTURE GETAWAYS…
COMPILED BY HARRIET CHARNOCK-BATES. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES
Alexa Chung has worked and spent time in Japan
Ise-Shima
STAY
Echoing the craftsmanship of Japan’s sacred Ise-Jingu shrine and looking out across Ago Bay, Amanemu (1) is a haven for serenity-seekers, providing somewhere to decompress and recalibrate. The luxurious suites lead onto vast wooden decks with sink-in daybeds, there’s an airy yoga studio for sunrise asanas, and the staff couldn’t be more obliging. Most glorious of all is the pervading sense of calm that washes over you when you arrive and sticks around until long after checkout.