[Mizu no Ie x Artist Mirei Hiroki] Large-scale Installation "Connection, Environment and Life" to be Held at Izu Kogen Satsuki Festival
Mizu no Ie, an onsen spa facility in Izu Kogen, will host a large-scale installation titled "Connection, Environment and Life" by artist Mirei Hiroki as part of the 31st Izu Kogen Satsuki Festival. This special month-long event, running from April 29 to May 31, 2026, will merge art, architectural beauty, and water to encourage a re-evaluation of the connection between nature and humanity.
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◻︎Event Name: The 31st Izu Kogen Satsuki Festival
◻︎Exhibition Title: Connection, Environment and Life
◻︎Period: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
◻︎Venue: Mizu no Ie (614-188 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
◻︎Exhibiting Artist: Mirei Hiroki
◻︎Cooperation: Gallery Ogino
◻︎Event Overview: Izu Kogen Satsuki Festival "Connection, Environment and Life"
The onsen spa facility "Mizu no Ie," nestled in the rich forests of Izu Kogen, will participate in the "Izu Kogen Satsuki Festival" held from April 29, 2026. For this exhibition, we have invited artist Mirei Hiroki, who has been active on a large scale both domestically and internationally, including in New York and Omotesando Hills.
In agreement with Shizuoka Prefecture's policy of "The Century of Environment and Life," we will deliver a special month to re-examine the connection between nature and humanity through works themed on environment and life.
Exhibiting Artist Profile: Mirei Hiroki
Two people, one artist
Since presenting works in France in 1996, Mirei Hiroki has consistently painted flowers. In addition to works commemorating Mickey Mouse's birth and collaborations with Isamu Noguchi's "AKARI," Mirei Hiroki has presented large-scale installations across Japan, including Omotesando Hills, Shibuya Crossing, and in front of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Dome. Their activities, such as raising awareness about the disposable plastic umbrella problem in Japan, being selected as an official artist for NY Central Park, and documentary broadcasts on NHK's "Hana wa Saku" and "Bi no Tsubo," are highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally. In 2025, they will create fusuma paintings for Daihonzan Kobo-ji Temple, continuing to expand their range of expression.
■ Highlights of this Event
"Flowers of Love and Life" spreading through forest and water
Mirei Hiroki is an artist who consistently paints "flowers" and works on themes of environment and life.
This exhibition will feature multi-faceted displays that maximize the unique location of Mizu no Ie.
Outdoor Installation
Mirei Hiroki's iconic "flower umbrellas" will fill the grounds, coloring the fresh green forest.
"Moving Water Paintings" peeking into the water
The windows looking into the diving pool will be seen as "moving water paintings," displaying "flowers of love and life" side by side.
"Totono" Art Experience
After enjoying the sauna and natural hot spring at the facility, guests can relax outdoors in a space surrounded by vibrant art.
■ [Limited Time Offer] Art x Health Special Campaign
To commemorate this event, we have prepared special benefits for new memberships and artwork purchases at "Mizu no Ie" during the exhibition period.
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New Membership Campaign
For everyone who feels a sense of unity with "water" through art, we have prepared special membership benefits.
Benefit Details: Free first month's membership fee and administrative fees
Additional Benefit: A "Private Lesson (20 minutes) Ticket" by a professional swimming instructor will be provided.
2. Artwork Purchase Benefits
Those who purchase exhibited artworks will receive benefits to fully experience the charm of the facility.
Benefit Details: A 10-ticket booklet (worth 30,000 yen) will be presented.
＜About "Mizu no Ie"＞
"Mizu no Ie" is an activity facility that creates new encounters with water, embraced by rich nature.
Located in a beautiful forest, about a 9-minute drive from Izu Kogen Station, it serves as a base for water sports, featuring a swimming pool where masks, snorkels, and fins can be used, and a rare 8-meter deep diving pool. It creates various experiences connecting with the sea and nature.
For more detailed facility information about "Mizu no Ie," please refer to the previous press release below.
"Mizu no Ie" Overview
Official Instagram: ＠mizu.noie
Phone Number: 0557-52-6357
Address: info@mizunoie.jp
Location: 614-188 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Access: Approximately 9 minutes by car from Izu Kogen Station
Operation: E20 Co., Ltd.
FAQ
When is the Izu Kogen Satsuki Festival held?
It will be held from April 29 (Wednesday/Holiday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026.
What are the characteristics of artist Mirei Hiroki's works?
Mirei Hiroki consistently depicts "flowers" and creates large-scale installations both domestically and internationally, themed around "environment and mind."
What are the benefits of the new membership campaign at "Mizu no Ie"?
In addition to free first month's membership fee and administrative fees, a private swimming lesson (20 minutes) ticket by a professional instructor will be provided.