Hoshiten qlay Fes (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho)
Japanese title: 星天qlayフェス（相鉄線 星川〜天王町の高架下）
- Dates
- Nov 21 (Sat)
- Hours
- 10:00–20:00
- Price
- Free admission (some activities paid or require advance booking)
- Where
- Hoshiten qlay (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho) (Hoshikawa Sta.)
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Good to know
A one-day free festival across the elevated-track complex between Hoshikawa and Tennocho stations: a station-front stage, park market, hero and bubble shows, and live music and dance into the evening.
- Date
- Nov 21 (Sat)
- Time
- 10:00–20:00
- Price
- Free admission (some activities paid or require advance booking)
- Venue
- Hoshiten qlay (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho)
- Nearest station
- Hoshikawa Sta.
Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.
About this event
A 1.4-kilometer stretch beneath the Sotetsu railway tracks becomes a neighborhood festival spanning four zones between Hoshikawa and Tennōchō stations. The fourth Hoshiten qlay Fes, themed around growing and playing, turns the railway redevelopment into connected performance and activity spaces. Zone B hosts Hoshiten STAGE, where local businesses and community groups present special programs. In Zone C, Park Marche brings a local hero show and bubble performances to a grassy public space. Zone D opens a window onto life at YADORESI, a residential project where occupants organize talks and a neighborhood cultural festival using the windows outside their private rooms. Zone E becomes Hoshiten LIVE Street, with children's dance performances, adult musicians and a collaborative finale. Visitors can also complete Hoshiten Quest, a challenge that leads through the different zones and rewards successful participants with a prize. The festival combines neighborhood discovery with performances beneath an active railway corridor.
Highlights
- Watch a local hero show and bubble performances in Zone C.
- Explore YADORESI residents' talks and window-based cultural festival in Zone D.
- Enjoy children's dance performances and live music at Hoshiten LIVE Street.
- Complete Hoshiten Quest across the zones to earn a prize.
- Visit the one-day Hoshiten STAGE near Hoshikawa Station.
- Good for
- Families, neighborhood explorers and visitors interested in Japanese urban design and community culture will enjoy this railway-side festival.
Good to know
- General admission is free, although some activities require advance reservations or payment.
- Organizers recommend using public transportation.
- Festival photographs and videos may be used later on official websites, social media and promotional materials.
- Programs may change; check the official Hoshiten qlay website for the latest timetable.
Summarized from the official page and press materials.
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How did the space beneath a railway become a cultural neighborhood?
Hoshiten qlay occupies approximately 1.4 kilometers of land created beneath the elevated Sotetsu Main Line between Hoshikawa and Tennōchō stations. The project divides the former railway-level space into five development zones containing shops, restaurants, residences, coworking facilities and community spaces. Its concept focuses on connecting people who embrace change. The festival has taken place annually since the B, C and D zones opened in 2023, providing an opportunity for local businesses and residents to introduce their activities.
The development received a 2025 Good Design Award for its approach to the long railway corridor and the different needs of its surrounding neighborhoods. YADORESI, the residential component, is especially unusual because its residents participate in public cultural programming. This year's festival links performances, food-related activities, residential events and a quest rally across four zones. So explore the entire corridor rather than remaining near one station; the different sections are deliberately programmed to offer different experiences.
Sotetsu Group Official Press Release, PR TIMES (Japanese) · Hoshiten qlay Official Website (Japanese)
Distance from major stations
- From Hoshikawa
- 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot
- From Wadamachi
- 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot
- From Hodogaya
- 1.0 km, about 16 min on foot
- From Hiranumabashi
- 1.9 km, about 15 min by train
Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.
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Food and cafes nearby
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FAQ
- What is Hoshiten qlay Fes (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho)?
- A 1.4-kilometer stretch beneath the Sotetsu railway tracks becomes a neighborhood festival spanning four zones between Hoshikawa and Tennōchō stations. The fourth Hoshiten qlay Fes, themed around growing and playing, turns the railway redevelopment into connected performance and activity spaces. Zone B hosts Hoshiten STAGE, where local businesses and community groups present special programs. In Zone C, Park Marche brings a local hero show and bubble performances to a grassy public space. Zone D opens a window onto life at YADORESI, a residential project where occupants organize talks and a neighborhood cultural festival using the windows outside their private rooms. Zone E becomes Hoshiten LIVE Street, with children's dance performances, adult musicians and a collaborative finale. Visitors can also complete Hoshiten Quest, a challenge that leads through the different zones and rewards successful participants with a prize. The festival combines neighborhood discovery with performances beneath an active railway corridor.
- When is Hoshiten qlay Fes (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho)?
- Nov 21 (Sat)
- What are the opening hours of Hoshiten qlay Fes (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho)?
- 10:00–20:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
- How much does Hoshiten qlay Fes (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho) cost?
- Free admission (some activities paid or require advance booking)
- Where is Hoshiten qlay Fes (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho) and what is the nearest station?
- It is held at Hoshiten qlay (under the Sotetsu tracks, Hoshikawa–Tennocho). The nearest station is Hoshikawa Sta..
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Checked against the official page on November 11, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.