A "Sky Hydrangea Wonderland" Spanning Highlands Equivalent to 28 Tokyo Domes: "Tenku no Niwa Amam" to Offer Free Public Access to "Hydrangea Plaza" for Two Days Only, Featuring Approx. 4,200 Hydrangea Plants of Over 40 Varieties

LAVA International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Takahiko Washimi, hereinafter: LAVA), which operates over 700 hot yoga studios nationwide, including LAVA, will offer free public access to its "Hydrangea Plaza" for two days only, on July 7 (Tue.) and 8 (Wed.), 2026, at the wellness resort "Tenku no Niwa Amam" (Amam) located in Hagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Located on a plateau at an altitude of 500 meters with a vast site equivalent to 28 Tokyo Domes, the resort boasts approximately 4,200 hydrangea plants of over 40 varieties in full bloom, reaching their peak in early July. During this period, an area normally exclusive to overnight guests will be specially opened, allowing visitors to enjoy a unique landscape adorned with a diverse array of hydrangeas, available only at this time of year.

Attractions of "Hydrangea Plaza"

"Hydrangea Plaza" features over 40 varieties and approximately 4,200 hydrangea plants, including "Annabelle," "Mona Lisa," "Yae Temari," "Hoshi no Sakura," "Hoshi Uranai," "Himiko," and "Koi Monogatari." Visitors can freely stroll through the plaza, enjoying the different colors and shapes of each variety. The vibrant hydrangeas spread across the plateau at an altitude of 500 meters, combined with the rich natural surroundings, create a special landscape unique to this season. Please enjoy a moment of early summer in the serene environment of this wellness resort where horses and nature coexist.

Colorful hydrangeas blooming at "Tenku no Amam"

A Wellness Resort in the Sky Where Horses and Nature Coexist

"Tenku no Niwa Amam" is a wellness resort located at an altitude of 500 meters in Hagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Its vast grounds, equivalent to approximately 28 Tokyo Domes, are covered with rich forests and grasslands where horses live freely. Amam's charm lies in offering a time to slowly reset the mind and body, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, in an environment where one can feel the changing seasons and nature. During this season when hydrangeas are in full bloom, you can enjoy a special moment of harmony with nature along with the refreshing highland air.

Grazing horses relaxing near Hydrangea Plaza Horses grazing and hydrangeas in full bloom

A Special View of the "Sky Garden" Available for Just Two Days

"Hydrangea Plaza" is normally an area accessible only to overnight guests of "Tenku no Niwa Amam." To allow more people to enjoy the beauty of hydrangeas and the highland nature, we are opening it to the public for a limited time. Please experience the rich nature and sense of openness unique to "Tenku no Amam" as you freely explore the plaza where over 4,200 hydrangea plants of more than 40 varieties are in full bloom.

Hydrangeas standing out against the lush greenery

"Hydrangea Plaza" Public Opening Overview

<Dates and Times>

July 7 (Tue.) and 8 (Wed.), 2026, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM daily (Last entry 1:30 PM)

<Venue>

"Hydrangea Plaza" within the wellness resort "Tenku no Niwa Amam"

<Location>

733-2 Ohno, Hagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Free parking available)

<Admission Fee>

Free

<Reservations>

Not required. Please come directly to the main building's front desk.

<Notes for Visitors>

Entry into buildings, including the main building, is not permitted outside of the reception hours mentioned above. Please understand this in advance.

About Wellness Resort "Tenku no Niwa Amam"

This wellness resort, operated by LAVA, is a "sanctuary of beauty and health where you can reset your mind and body." Located at an altitude of 500 meters in Hagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, its vast grounds, equivalent to approximately 28 Tokyo Domes, feature rich forests and grasslands, offering a special time to harmonize the mind and body through interaction with horses and coexistence with nature. In an environment where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons, you can spend time away from your daily life through accommodation, dining, and various experience programs.

- Facility Name: Wellness Resort Tenku no Niwa Amam - Location: 733-2 Ohno, Hagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture - URL: https://www.amamu.jp/ - Inquiries: 0293-27-3900 - Access: Approx. 25 minutes by car from JR Hagi Station / Approx. 30 minutes by car from Joban Expressway Hagi IC (Shuttle service from JR Hagi Station available only for hotel guests *requires advance reservation)

LAVA International Co., Ltd.

With the philosophy of "Bringing happiness to as many people as possible through yoga," we operate over 700 hot yoga studios nationwide, including LAVA, and have provided experiences to over 2.8 million people cumulatively*. Furthermore, to broadly support people's beauty and health, we offer a diverse range of services and brands, including machine pilates "Rintosull," dark kickboxing "BurnesStyle," dark trampoline "jump one," and the health resort facility "Tenku no Niwa Amam."

LAVA International Co., Ltd. Corporate Site: https://lava-intl.co.jp/ *As of May 2026