Aman Tokyo vs Blackberry Farm
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Blackberry Farm scores 9.8. Blackberry Farm scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Blackberry Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1976 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,800/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 68 rooms, cottages and estate houses |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Beall family / Keith Summerour |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Blackberry Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Blackberry Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Blackberry Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- Musashi by Aman is the hardest reservation in the hotel by far — request it when you book your room, not after arrival, given how few counter seats it holds each night.
- Aman Tokyo shares its Kerry Hill design lineage with Aman Kyoto and Amanpuri; guests who know either property will recognise the material language immediately.
- Otemachi is a business district that empties out on weekends and after dark — quiet in a way that suits the hotel's register, but plan an evening in Ginza (a five-minute taxi) if you want street-level energy.
- The onsen-style spa pool is naturally lit and genuinely rare for central Tokyo — worth booking a treatment around daylight hours rather than in the evening.
Blackberry Farm
- All-inclusive estate rates include all gourmet meals, sommelier pairings, and seasonal outdoor estate activities.
- Book key culinary workshops, fly-fishing guides, and spa appointments when confirming your room reservation.
- Private airport transfers from regional airfields can be coordinated directly with the concierge desk.
Summary
Blackberry Farm scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.