Highlights
- Pho, banh mi and Vietnamese coffee stalls
- Ao dai fashion show and traditional water-puppet theater
- Bayfront setting around Zou-no-hana Park
Background & story
Vietnam Festa in Kanagawa grew out of the friendship between Kanagawa Prefecture and Vietnam, bringing Vietnamese food, culture and exchange to Yokohama's historic port district each September.
The Vietnam Festa in Kanagawa 2026 brings pho, banh mi, ao dai shows and water-puppet theatre to Yokohama's bayfront over September 12–13, 2026 (Sat 10:00–Sun 20:00). Admission is free; food and drink are sold on site. This page has the dates, venue and access.
2026 dates & times
- Dates: September 12 (Sat) – 13 (Sun), 2026; roughly 10:00–20:00.
- Free admission; pay only for food, drink and goods.
Venue & access
- Where: Nihon-odori, around the Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building and Zou-no-hana Park, Yokohama.
- Nearest: direct at "Nihon-odori" Station (Minatomirai Line); about a 10-minute walk from "Kannai" Station (JR / Yokohama Municipal Subway).
What to see
- Pho, banh mi and Vietnamese coffee stalls.
- An ao dai fashion show and traditional water-puppet theatre.
- A relaxed bayfront setting around Zou-no-hana Park.
Tips for visitors
Go hungry and bring cash for the stalls. The bayfront is breezy and pleasant in September — pair it with a walk around the Minato Mirai waterfront. Check the stage schedule on arrival for the ao dai show.
Official: pref.kanagawa.jp Vietnam Festa page. Dates and venue as listed; confirm the program and any change on the official site.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Direct at Minatomirai Line 'Nihon-odori' Station; about 10-min walk from JR/Yokohama Municipal Subway 'Kannai' Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- An international-exchange event — English speakers are very welcome.
- Good for
- culture seekers, food lovers, families, groups of friends
Good to know
Food booths at Zou-no-hana Park stay open later than the street program — go for an evening bite by the water.
Getting there
Nihon-odori, Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building & Zou-no-hana Park — Nihon-odori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0021