Team India Visit to Japan: Hotel, Date, Timings, & How to Meet

The Indian men's cricket team is set to travel to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games, where one of the best batsmen in India, Shreyas Iyer, will lead the side in the men's cricket competition. India will begin its Asian Games campaign from the quarter-final stage and will look to defend the gold medal won in the men's event at the 2023 Asian Games. India's women's team has already reached Japan and will also be aiming to retain its Asian Games title.

The men's squad is scheduled to depart from India on September 20, 2026, and is expected to reach Japan on September 21. The exact departure and arrival times have not been officially made available. The team is expected to have a practice session after reaching Japan before taking part in its special T20I against Japan on September 22.

The India-Japan match will take place at the Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22. The fixture is being organised as part of events celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Following this match, India's attention will shift towards the Asian Games, with the men's quarter-final scheduled for September 28.

Team India Hotel in Japan: Where Will Indian Players Stay?

The Indian men's cricket team is expected to stay in Nagoya during its Asian Games campaign. However, the official name of Team India hotel has not been publicly confirmed by the BCCI or the Asian Games organisers. The accommodation arrangement has attracted attention because the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games do not have a traditional athletes' village.

Instead, participating teams and athletes are being accommodated at designated hotels and other facilities in and around Nagoya. The BCCI has indicated that the accommodation selected for the Indian team is suitable for the players. The richest cricket board in the world, the BCCI, has also reviewed details of the property before approving the arrangement.

While several hotel names may appear on social media, none should be considered the confirmed Team India hotel unless an official announcement is made. India's Asian Games cricket matches will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin City, located close to Nagoya. The city will serve as the team's main base during its Asian Games campaign.

How to Meet Team India Players in Japan?

Indian cricket fans in Japan are expected to be keen to catch a glimpse of the players during the team's visit. However, there is currently no officially announced fan-meet event at the team's hotel. Fans should also understand that the hotel where the Indian team stays will be treated as a private accommodation facility.

Visiting the property does not mean supporters will automatically be allowed to enter the lobby, approach the players or access areas reserved for the team. Entry and interaction will depend on the hotel's rules and the security arrangements in place. The India vs Japan T20I on September 22 provides fans with one of the best opportunities to see the Indian players in person.

The match will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground and is scheduled for 9:30 AM IST. Supporters can attend the publicly accessible match and watch the Indian squad in action. There could also be opportunities to see the players around officially announced training sessions. However, access to private practice sessions cannot be guaranteed.