Participate in Rooftop Pilates and Eat Authentic French Gluten-free Food at THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI on Sunday, November 19!

The wellness event “THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI Rooftop Pilates” will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 on the rooftop terrace on the 14th floor of THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI.

Making hotels a “place to update yourself”

The LIVELY HOTELS brand concept is to provide “experiential value,” where guests can update themselves through their stay, rather than the simple functional value of a conventional hotel, which is simply a place to sleep. The flagship brand, THE LIVELY, redefines the hotel as a place where people, information and opportunities gather from all over the world and aims to provide a guest experience that is full of stimulation and new discoveries every time they visit, not only for overnight guests but also for local residents and people who are interested in the hotel.

Last autumn, THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI launched a yoga program, “THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI Morning Flow Yoga,” where guests can enjoy a healthy breakfast prepared by a genuine French chef after yoga on the roof-top terrace. The event has been well received by many people who have participated so far, citing it as an experience that allows people to “think about their mind and body.”

Pilates for everyone with instructors who teach famous athletes

Following up the yoga, pilates events will also be held from autumn this year. Enjoy special moments unique to a lifestyle hotel, such as pilates in the unique space of a rooftop terrace, food experiences and community building among participants.

The event will be led by A☆MahaLoa representative Shinji Takenaka, who has extensive experience in teaching and coaching athletes. Wellness sports such as pilates have engaged many females, but it is also recommended for men with stiff muscles.

The venue is the rooftop terrace on the hotel’s top 14th floor. With a view of central Osaka and the morning sun and fresh air, pilates can be enjoyed with a fresh feeling that is different from that of a typical indoor studio. The small class size, with a maximum of eight people, makes it easy to communicate with the instructor and even beginners can join in with ease.

[Event name] THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI Rooftop Pilates

[Date & Time] Sunday, November 19 2023, 10:00-12:00 (10:00-11:00 Pilates, 11:00-12:00 meal)

[Venue] THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI, 14F Rooftop Terrace (THE LIVELY BAR) 

In case of rain, pilates will be held indoors at THE LIVELY BAR.

[Participation fee] 4,500 yen (tax included)

[Reservations] Please make reservations via DM on our Instagram or by phone.

Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will be closed when capacity is reached.

Instructor Introductions

Makoto Takenaka

Representative of Pilates Studio A☆MahaLoa in Kurakuen, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture

Has over 10 years’ experience as a pilates trainer

He also holds a number of qualifications other than pilates and specializes in training guidance that combines these qualifications. He conducts nearly 1,800 sessions a year, catering to a variety of needs such as improving posture, improving pain, toning the body and improving performance. He is also an experienced male pilates instructor who teaches at events, coaches cheerleading teams and has taught pilates to some well-known athletes. Instagram: https://instagram.com/shin.0422

After pilates, enjoy a gluten-free meal that’s easy on the body

After exercising your body with pilates, enjoy gluten-free dishes specially designed for this event at THE LIVELY BAR, a glass-walled open-air space on the 14th floor, such as “Eggs Benedict with rice flour waffles, seasonal vegetables and jambon blanc” and “Persimmon and yogurt soup with maple flavor.” The gluten-free dishes are perfect for those who have allergies and are watching their diet, or for those who want to eat healthy and tasty food, and are perfect for a post-workout meal. Enjoy the chef’s speciality of authentic French cuisine that is good for the body. During the meal time, participants can also make use of the opportunity to socialize with other participants.

About the Chef

Kohei Nishiura

Trained at restaurants in Kobe, Osaka and France, and has experience as head chef at several French restaurants in Osaka, including the modern French restaurant “La Chic” in Yodoyabashi. He then became head chef at THE LIVELY KITCHEN OSAKA HONMACHI in December 2019. His cuisine is of course French-based, striking a perfect balance between classic and modern, while utilizing seasonal ingredients nurtured by the four seasons of Japan, and keeping in mind the life of the ingredients and the heart of the dish.

Using the taste and knowledge cultivated through his experience, he conveys the charm of the “casual French” cuisine that only THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI can offer, which makes French cuisine more accessible to the public.


With its stylish & amazing facilities, THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI offers a variety of ways to enjoy a stay tailored to your lifestyle. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Osaka.

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