Inazawa Curry Festival: 28 Vendors, Dishes ¥500 or Less

Twenty-eight vendors will serve their own takes on curry at the Inazawa Curry Festival (稲沢カレーフェスティバル2026) on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The venue is the parking area at Inazawa City Hall in Aichi Prefecture. Entry is free, and the event overview lists curry dishes at ¥500 or less each, with some toppings costing extra.

This is more than a lineup of curry rice stalls: bakeries, cafés, Japanese and Italian restaurants, and izakaya are taking part. Character shows and a music-and-dance stage are also planned, giving families something to watch between food stops.

Date, venue and admission

The festival will go ahead in light rain but will be canceled in severe weather. Any weather-related cancellation will be announced on the Inazawa City Tourism Association’s event page.

What to eat and how pricing works

Each vendor puts a local Inazawa twist on its curry. Alongside curry rice, the announcement mentions curry-flavored sushi rolls and taiyaki. With several kinds of restaurants taking part, the appeal is trying different interpretations of the same theme.

Use the flyer to shortlist dishes, but expect some differences between the photos and what is served. The organizers also note that uncooked ingredients, including salads, may be omitted under public health guidance.

Inazawa’s curry connection comes from Oriental, the company credited in the announcement with originating instant curry. The city is home to an Oriental factory that also serves as part of the company’s headquarters. The festival builds on that connection to promote curry as a local specialty. See the official Inazawa local curry page for more about the initiative.

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Character shows and live performances

Food is the main attraction, but the planned stage program offers another reason to bring the family. Individual performance times are not included in the announcement; check the official event page for updates.

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Getting there and parking

By public transport, start at Konomiya Station (国府宮駅) on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line. Take the Meitetsu Bus Inazawa Chuo Line for approximately 10 minutes and get off at Inazawa City Hall (稲沢市役所). The venue is right by the stop.

• By car: parking is available south of City Hall, with temporary parking at Nagoya Bunri University’s athletic field (名古屋文理大学グラウンド).
• If the City Hall lot is full: use the temporary parking area. Spaces in the south lot are limited.
• By bicycle: use the bicycle parking area north of City Hall.

The announcement does not give bus fares or a timetable. Check the route and service times before setting off. For phone-battery planning on a day out, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains the rental service; availability at this festival venue has not been confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Is admission free?

Yes. Entry to the festival is free. Food is purchased separately, with curry dishes listed at ¥500 or less each and possible additional charges for toppings.

Is every dish exactly ¥500?

The announcement promotes dishes at ¥500 each, but the detailed event overview says ¥500 or less. Check the price of your chosen dish and any extras at the stall.

Will the festival run if it rains?

It will go ahead in light rain but will be canceled in severe weather. Weather-related cancellations will be announced on the Inazawa City Tourism Association’s website.

Are cashless payments accepted?

The announcement does not specify accepted payment methods. Check with the organizers or individual vendors before relying on a card or payment app.

Before you travel: check the official festival information for changes and weather notices. This article is based on Aichi Prefecture’s October 22, 2026 announcement.