# Contemporary Hot Spring Resorts This Shima Resort is a Part of the Aman Hospitality Chain By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-03-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shima-resort References: [superfuture](http://superfuture.com/supernews/shima-amanemu-resort-opening) This Shima resort is a recently opened addition to the roster of lodgings under the exclusive [Aman hospitality chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoshino-resort). The stunning grounds of this Shima resort is definitely a sensorial experience and is designed to ooze luxury in every way. Some of the state of the art facilities available for use by guests at Amanemu include a yoga studio with an outdoor deck, a [full-service Aman spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht), watsu suites, a fitness center, an [infinity pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanstone-resort) and a variety of impressive dining concepts. The property's main restaurant takes design cues from the layout of authentic izakayas and features a menu of casual sharing plates. The Shima resort from the Aman chain complements the brand's first property in downtown Tokyo, offering a serious contrast to the hustle and bustle of the Japanese capital city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Hot Spring Resorts:** Opportunity for creating high-end hot spring resorts that focus on providing a sensorial and luxurious experience for guests. - **Wellness-focused Hospitality:** Innovation potential in designing resorts with state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to yoga, spa treatments, fitness, and healthy dining. - **Authentic Dining Experiences:** Disruptive opportunity to create dining concepts that draw inspiration from local culture while offering casual sharing plates. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The luxury hospitality industry can leverage the trend of creating hot spring resorts that provide exquisite sensorial experiences for guests. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can capitalize on the demand for resorts with top-notch facilities for yoga, spa treatments, fitness, and healthy dining options. - **Culinary:** The culinary industry has the potential to innovate by creating dining concepts that blend local cultural influences with casual sharing plates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [City-Based Resort Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fufu-tokyo-ginza.md) - [Immersive Hospitality Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotels-resorts-introduces-holistic-healing.md) - [Luxury Hotel Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman.md) - [Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinmozen.md) - [Maritime Sanctuary Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amangati.md) - [Zen Practices-Inspired Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-marriott-hotel-tokyo.md) - [Seaside Resort Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanstone-resort.md) - [Refined Japanese Serene Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-senses-kyoto.md) - [Comprehensive Wellness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-wellness-program.md)