Autumn Yokosuka Curry Fes. 2026
Sat 10.1010:00–16:00 · Verny Park · Navy curry, JMSDF curry and curry bread
Yokosuka has been building its local identity around curry since 1999, and its autumn curry festival, Autumn Yokosuka Curry Fes. 2026 (秋のよこすかカレーFes.2026), takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00 in Verny Park (ヴェルニー公園). It’s a one-day event with no backup date, and the two special items are limited to 1,000 each. Here’s everything the city has confirmed so far, plus what you should check before you go.
- Held in light rain, canceled in stormy weather. There is no rain date.
- The city’s announcement does not list an admission fee, menu prices or payment methods. Check the official flyer linked below.
- Autumn Festa 2026 runs nearby on the same day from 9:00.
Event at a glance
| Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:00–16:00 |
| Venue | Ikoi no Hiroba (いこいの広場), Verny Park 1-1 Shioiricho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa |
| Weather | Held in light rain, canceled in stormy weather, no backup date |
| Organizer | Curry Town Yokosuka Business Group (カレーの街よこすか事業者部会) |
| Co-organizer | Curry Town Yokosuka Promotion Committee (カレーの街よこすか推進委員会) |
| Supported by | Yokosuka City and the Yokosuka City Tourism Association (一般社団法人横須賀市観光協会) |
| Fees and prices | Not listed in the announcement. Check the official flyer. |
The announcement doesn’t give directions to the venue, so look up your route using the address above before you set off.
What’s on the menu
Two curry brands are on sale all day, and two special items are sold in limited numbers. The tasting set is the one to plan around if you want to try several styles at once.
| Item | What it is | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Yokosuka Navy Curry (よこすか海軍カレー) | The city’s signature curry | On sale |
| JMSDF Yokosuka Curry (横須賀海自カレー) | Renewed last year | On sale |
| Yokosuka 5-Curry Tasting Set (横須賀カレー５種食べ比べセット) | 3 kinds of Yokosuka Navy Curry and 2 kinds of JMSDF Yokosuka Curry in a single set | Limited to 1,000 servings |
| Curry Bread Festival (カレーパンまつり) | Yokosuka Navy Curry bread and more | Limited to 1,000 sets |
Menu details beyond this list, including prices, are in the official flyer (PDF, Japanese).
Same day: Autumn Festa 2026
On the same Saturday, Autumn Festa 2026 (オータムフェスタ2026) is held at the JMSDF Yokosuka District Headquarters (海上自衛隊横須賀地方総監部) from 9:00 to 16:00, with ships open to the public and other events. It opens an hour before the curry festival, so you can plan both into one day out. For entry rules and the ship schedule, check the Autumn Festa organizers directly, as the curry festival announcement only mentions the date and hours.
Yokosuka is also one of the stops covered in our Ghibli Park exhibition guide for Osaka, Yokosuka and Kyoto, if you’re looking for more reasons to make the trip.
Rain policy and tips for the day
- Watch the forecast. A little rain won’t stop the event, but stormy weather will, and there’s no backup date. If the weather looks borderline, call the organizer’s office (number below) before heading out.
- Don’t leave the limited items too late. The tasting set and the curry bread sets are capped at 1,000 each, so they could run out before closing time.
- Check prices and payment ahead of time. The announcement doesn’t say what things cost or how you can pay, so look at the official flyer first. New to paying in Japan? Our guide to credit cards for foreigners in Japan explains which card to get first.
- Make a weekend of it. There are other autumn events around this time too. See our guides to the Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks and the Shibaura Canal Festival, and if you’re planning more day trips by JR local train, the Aki no Norihodai Pass guide is worth a look.
Why Yokosuka calls itself a curry town
In 1999, Yokosuka City started a town development project centered on curry, and it has been promoting itself as the Curry Town of Yokosuka (カレーの街よこすか) ever since. The festival is run by local businesses taking part in that project, with the city and the tourism association backing it.
For questions about the event, contact the Curry Town Yokosuka Business Group office, located inside the Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (横須賀商工会議所): 046-823-0402.
FAQ
- Q. When and where is Autumn Yokosuka Curry Fes. 2026?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, at Ikoi no Hiroba in Verny Park, 1-1 Shioiricho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa.
- Q. Will it go ahead if it rains?
- It goes ahead in light rain but is canceled in stormy weather, and there is no backup date.
- Q. How much does it cost?
- The city’s announcement does not list an admission fee or menu prices. Check the official flyer or contact the organizer’s office before you go.
- Q. What is in the 5-curry tasting set?
- Three kinds of Yokosuka Navy Curry and two kinds of JMSDF Yokosuka Curry in one set. Only 1,000 servings are available.
- Q. What else is happening in Yokosuka that day?
- Autumn Festa 2026 runs from 9:00 to 16:00 at the JMSDF Yokosuka District Headquarters, with ships open to the public and other events.
- Q. Who do I contact with questions?
- The Curry Town Yokosuka Business Group office inside the Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at 046-823-0402.