Yokosuka Curry Festival 2024: Embark on a Flavorful Journey
Experience the best of Japanese curry culture at Yokosuka Curry Festival 2024! Join us at Mikasa Park in Yokosuka City from May 18th to 19th for a culinary adventure like no other. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes from renowned vendors, enjoy the Yokosuka Curry Bun Festival, and participate in the National Local Curry Grand Prix. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of delicious food and lively entertainment with friends and family.
Event Highlights: Yokosuka Curry Festival 2024
The Yokosuka Curry Festival 2024 is packed with exciting programs!
1. “Curry Town Yokosuka” Area: All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
2. Yokosuka Curry Bread Festival 2024: Limited to 1,000 sets per day
3. A Gathering of Unique Curries from Across Japan
4. Revived After 5 Years: Japan Nationwide Local Curry Grand Prix!
5. “Curry Town Yokosuka” Area: Stamp Rally
6. “Japan Nationwide Maritime Self-Defense Force Curry” Area
1. “Curry Town Yokosuka” Area: All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Purchase curry tickets (set of 4 tickets for ¥1,000 or set of 7 tickets for ¥1,500), exchange them for your favorite curry dishes at the “Curry Town Yokosuka” Area (excluding souvenir shops). Gather your favorite curries and enjoy!
2. Yokosuka Curry Bread Festival 2024: Limited to 1,000 sets per day
Available for ¥900, enjoy a special set of 4 curry breads including the Yokosuka Navy Curry Bread and various curry bread specialties from local shops!
3. A Gathering of Unique Curries from Across Japan
Enjoy unique curries from all over Japan, including those from sister cities and cities with cultural exchanges!
4. Revived After 5 Years: Japan Nationwide Local Curry Grand Prix!
From curries across Japan, visitors will determine the Grand Prix winner through their votes. After enjoying the curry, evaluate it based on taste, presentation, and overall impression, and then cast your vote into the designated box.
Voting tickets will be provided when purchasing eligible products at participating stores in the “Japan Nationwide Curry” Area. Evaluation options include “Excellent”, “Good”, and “Average”.
5. “Curry Town Yokosuka” Area: Stamp Rally
Collect stamps in the “Curry Town Yokosuka” Area to win prizes (1 stamp for ¥500).
*The number of prizes is limited.
6. “Japan Nationwide Maritime Self-Defense Force Curry” Area
A grand gathering of curry shops from the Maritime Self-Defense Force in Kure, Sasebo, Maizuru, and Ominato!
Notes
1. Please refer to the event flyer for more details.
2. Please note that the event may be subject to sudden changes or cancellations.
Information: Yokosuka Curry Festival 2024
Explore the details of the event schedules, websites, and contact information below!
Date & Time
May 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday), 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*Canceled in case of inclement weather
Location
Mikasa Park
82 Inaokacho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Contact
Curry Town Yokosuka Promotion Committee (Yokosuka City, Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Department, Tourism Section)
TEL: 046-822-8294 (Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM)
For confirmation of event status on the day, please contact the Yokosuka City Call Center after 7:00 AM.
TEL: 046-822-4000
Official Website Links
Yokosuka City Tourism Information Website (JP)
Curry Town Yokosuka: Event Page (JP)
Memories of Curry Festival
Yokosuka Curry Festival 2019
Yokosuka Kaigun Curry
Official Facebook Page
Access: To Mikasa Park
By walk
15 minutes on foot from Yokosuka Chuo Station (Keikyu Line).
By Bus
Take a bus from JR Yokosuka Station to the Mikasa Koen Iriguchi bus stop.
*Please note that parking at Mikasa Park will not be available on the day of the event (excluding welfare vehicles, etc.).
Note
If you are arriving by car, please use nearby parking lots.
(For those using the “Pipo320” parking lot, we will provide a ¥200 service voucher at the event headquarters. Please note that the quantity of service vouchers is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Afternote: Paradise for curry enthusiasts
The Yokosuka Curry Festival 2024 is a paradise for curry enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Mark your calendars and indulge in a delightful curry experience!
