Highlights
- 第12回・全6幕（11/21〜12/30）の週末20日間
- 各幕10店舗・合計60店舗が入れ替わり
- 入場無料（別途 共通入園料450円）
Background & story
A long-running winter ramen festival staged at the iconic Expo '70 park, drawing acclaimed shops from across Japan.
The dates for Ramen Expo 2026 (12th edition) have been officially announced: 21 November (Sat) – 30 December (Wed), 2026 at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri Hiroba (Suita, Osaka) — 20 weekend days across 6 sessions ("maku").
Dates — all six sessions (official)
| Session | Dates (2026) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21–23 November | Sat–Mon (holiday) |
| 2 | 27–29 November | Fri–Sun |
| 3 | 4–6 December | Fri–Sun |
| 4 | 11–13 December | Fri–Sun |
| 5 | 18–20 December | Fri–Sun |
| 6 | 26–30 December | Sat–Wed |
Hours: 11:00–21:00. Held in light rain (may be cancelled in heavy rain).
🔴 Note for 21 November (Sat) only: because of the park's fireworks event, the expo closes at 16:00 and reopens 20:00–22:00 (last order 21:30). From 16:00 the venue is reserved by the fireworks organizer, so only holders of a fireworks ticket may enter.
Shops
10 shops per session, 60 in total. Regional ramen from across Japan, with a different line-up in every session — pick your date to match the shops you want.
Prices
- Admission: free
- A separate park entry fee is required (Expo '70 Commemorative Park / Natural and Cultural Gardens / Japanese Garden combined ticket): ¥450 for high-school age and above, free for elementary and junior-high students.
- Ramen is paid for with tickets.
Access
Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri Hiroba (1-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka 565-0826). From Osaka Monorail "Banpaku-kinen-koen" station.
Details are subject to change without notice — check the official site for the latest information.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- From Banpaku-kinen-koen Station on the Osaka Monorail. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- 入場無料。別途、万博記念公園・自然文化園・日本庭園の共通入園料（高校生以上450円・小中学生無料）が必要。ラーメンはチケット制。. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- food lovers, families, groups of friends
Good to know
全6幕で出店が入れ替わる（各幕10店舗・計60店舗）。11/21(土)のみ花火イベントのため16:00終了・20:00再開、16:00以降は花火チケット保持者のみ入場。
Frequently asked questions
- What are the Ramen Expo 2026 dates?
- 21 November (Sat) to 30 December (Wed) 2026, across 6 sessions totalling 20 weekend days: 21-23 Nov, 27-29 Nov, 4-6 Dec, 11-13 Dec, 18-20 Dec and 26-30 Dec.
- Is there an admission fee?
- Admission to the expo is free, but a separate park entry fee is required for Expo '70 Commemorative Park (450 yen for high-school age and above, free for elementary and junior-high students). Ramen itself is paid for with tickets.
- How many shops take part?
- 10 shops per session, 60 in total. The line-up changes every session, so choose your date to match the shops you want to try.
- Anything to watch out for on 21 November?
- On 21 November only, the expo closes at 16:00 for the park's fireworks event and reopens 20:00-22:00 (last order 21:30). From 16:00 the venue is reserved by the fireworks organizer, so only fireworks ticket holders may enter.
Getting there
Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Festival Plaza — Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka