Written by TC Team
The Namaste India Festival returns to the event plaza at Yoyogi Park on the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026 — one of Japan’s biggest celebrations of Indian culture, and free to get into.
What happens?
With the links between India and Japan getting stronger, this festival gets bigger and bigger each year. There will be a large number of different food and drink stalls, musical performances, lectures, and other displays. There are scheduled performances all day on both Saturday and Sunday and around 200,000 visitors are expected.
Aside from the food and drink, there are usually a large number of stalls selling traditional clothes such as saree, jewelry, and other Indian fashion.
What kind of food is there?
If you’re looking for an alternative to the typical Northern Indian food that is popular in Japan, then Namaste India provides cuisines represented from throughout India.
In particular, it’s a great place to pick up food from Southern India such as Dosa, a kind of savory crepe. Southern Indian cuisines use different spices and techniques, so it’s worth checking out for a taste of something new.
Schedule
Namaste India runs on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 2026, at the Yoyogi Park Event Plaza and outdoor stage. Exact hours for 2026 hadn’t been posted at the time of writing, but performances usually run through the day on both days. Admission is free.
How to get there
The event plaza is a short walk from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote line, or Yoyogi-Kōen Station on the Chiyoda line.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 0.5 km from Yoyogi-kōen Station Chiyoda Line (C2)
- 0.6 km from Harajuku Station Yamanote Line (JY19)
- 0.7 km from Yoyogi-hachiman Station Odakyu Odawara Line (OH4)
