Aman Kyoto, Japan

Resort

Built in a secret garden at the centre of a forest, Aman Kyoto seamlessly blends into its surrounding environment. The resort is a stone’s throw away from 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well as the golden Kinkaku-ji Temple. “This elegant resort with high sensitivity and respect to the environment, reflects the brand perfectly. The simplicity of the design harmoniously fits in with its surrounding environment,” said the judges.

Winners