Aman's social, energetic sister brand has one open flagship and an ambitious global pipeline. Here is the full picture as of June 2026.
By Biirdee Travel. Updated 2026-06-09.
Janu — Sanskrit for "soul" — is Aman's first sister brand, created to answer a question Aman deliberately never asks: what if a hotel this well made was also social? Where Aman engineers seclusion, Janu engineers connection: bigger properties, buzzing restaurants and bars, and some of the largest urban wellness centers in the world. Pricing sits below Aman's, though firmly in the luxury tier.
The brand debuted with Janu Tokyo in March 2024, and the group has announced a pipeline stretching across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. If you are weighing the two brands, our guide to staying at Aman explains the Aman side of the equation, and the Aman Japan guide covers how Janu Tokyo fits into a Japan itinerary alongside its Aman siblings.
Opening dates are the latest publicly announced as of June 2026 and may shift:
Janu Tokyo anchors the Azabudai Hills development, a Heatherwick-designed neighborhood that has quickly become one of the city's most interesting quarters. The hotel's 122 rooms and suites are generous by Tokyo standards, many with terraces facing Tokyo Tower — a rarity in the city.
The real differentiators are downstairs: eight dining and entertainment venues, and a wellness centre of roughly 4,000 square meters spread over four floors — with a 25-meter lap pool, spa houses, a boxing gym, and group studios. Where Aman Tokyo (a 15-minute drive away) is a hushed sky sanctuary, Janu Tokyo hums. Many travelers split a Tokyo stay between both.
Rates at Janu Tokyo typically open meaningfully below Aman Tokyo's, which has made it a popular first step into the Aman family. Booking through a luxury travel advisor still matters — see how to book Aman and Janu hotels for the perks comparison.
| Janu | Aman | |
|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Social, energetic, communal | Private, serene, secluded |
| Property size | ~120–150 rooms | Usually under 55 rooms |
| Wellness | Vast social wellness clubs (4,000 m² in Tokyo) | Intimate Aman Spa sanctuaries |
| Dining | Many venues, lively bars | Few venues, quiet rooms |
| Typical entry rate (2026) | Below Aman, upper-luxury tier | ~$1,200–3,200+ per night |
| Best for | First Aman-group stay, social travelers, longer city stays | Privacy, milestone trips, escape |
One is open as of June 2026 — Janu Tokyo, which debuted in March 2024. At least five more have been announced, including Janu Diriyah (expected 2026), Janu AlUla and Janu Dubai (both expected 2027), plus projects in Montenegro and the Maldives.
Generally yes. Janu is positioned as the more accessible of the two brands, with Janu Tokyo's entry rates typically opening well below Aman Tokyo's — though it remains a top-tier luxury hotel by any normal standard.
Yes — Janu is owned and operated by Aman Group. Service standards, design investment, and guest-history practices carry over; the personality is deliberately different.
Choose Aman Tokyo for serenity and skyline views from the 33rd floor; choose Janu Tokyo for restaurants, nightlife energy, terraces, and the wellness club. Our Aman Japan guide compares all the Tokyo options in detail.
We book Janu Tokyo and every Aman property with preferred-partner benefits — upgrades when available, breakfast, and credits — at the same rate as booking direct.