Hoshigaoka Terrace Winter Illumination
This year’s illumination theme is "Botanical Town ~The Hill of the Wind Users~." Plants are said to account for approximately 80-90% of the ecosystem that supports the Earth. Those who nurture these plants are birds, insects, and humans, collectively referred to as "Wind Users."
On the Hill of the Wind Users, the event will depict a hill where these wind users, who help grow plants, reside. Imagining that humans become small and stand at the same eye level in a world where plants and insects live, the community garden "Hill of the Wind" will be expressed as a place where people and living things gather.
The message conveyed from this worldview is that on Earth, animals, insects, and plants all coexist and co-prosper. Perhaps humans are also "borrowing life" on Earth as a part of that community.
The event aims to reconsider the global environment and the spirit of coexistence and co-prosperity, which have been lost in recent social conditions, and reproduce them as the way of life in Hoshigaoka.
This year, the event will once again collaborate with Sugiyama Jogakuen University, and the students will create the displayed houses and stars.
Spot Information
Hoshigaoka Terrace
Hoshigaoka Terrace is an open-mall type commercial facility where visitors can enjoy shopping and gourmet food while feeling nature and the seasons. The outdoor decorations, which change with the seasons, are also popular.
Nearby, visitors can also find the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Higashiyama Sky Tower. These attractions provide additional opportunities for a fulfilling outing.
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Nagoya Illumination Feature 2023-2024
Event Details
- Dates: November 9, 2024 (Sat) – February 2, 2025 (Sun)
- Closed: January 1, 2024 (Mon)
- Hours: 17:00-23:00 (planned)
- Venue: Hoshigaoka Terrace
- Contact: Hoshigaoka Terrace Sales Department, Management Office
- TEL: 052-781-1266 (Reception hours 10:00-18:00)
- Access:
- Train: 1-minute walk from Exit 6/Mitsukoshi connection of Hoshigaoka Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line
- Car:
- From within the city: Enter south at the Hoshigaoka Nishi intersection on Higashiyama-dori (approximately 30 minutes from Nagoya Station)
- From outside the city: Approximately 3km from Nagoya IC on the Tomei Expressway or Kamisha IC on the Nagoya Daini Kanjo Expressway towards Sakae, turn left at the Hoshigaoka Nishi intersection on Higashiyama-dori
- Parking: Available (approximately 1,200 spaces / 250 yen per 30 minutes)
※ The images are from the 2023 event.
What is Hoshigaoka Terrace?
Hoshigaoka Terrace is a shopping and lifestyle center in Nagoya, Japan, featuring modern architecture and an open-air design. It combines retail, dining, and entertainment, serving as a community hub for both locals and visitors. The terrace offers a range of shops, from high-end fashion boutiques to local stores, and hosts numerous cafes and restaurants with diverse culinary options. Throughout the year, it organizes various events and seasonal attractions, maintaining its dynamic atmosphere. The integration of natural elements with urban convenience makes it a notable spot for experiencing Nagoya’s contemporary lifestyle.
