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Ramen Expo Osaka 2026: Nov–Dec Dates, 60 Shops

Ramen Expo Osaka 2026 runs late Nov–Dec, ~60 shops, ~¥900/bowl. 2026 dates aren't out yet — 2025 ran Nov 22–Dec 30 in six acts, so expect a similar window.

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When · Where

When
2026/11/22 10:00 – 2026/12/30
Where
Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Festival Plaza(Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka)
City
Osaka
Getting there
From Banpaku-kinen-koen Station on the Osaka Monorail.
Price
Park admission plus ramen tickets (typically around ¥900 per bowl).
Organizer
Ramen EXPO Executive Committee

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
Park admission plus ramen tickets (typically around ¥900 per bowl).. 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

Highlights

  • ~60 shops over multiple rotating sessions
  • Western Japan's largest ramen gathering
  • Co-located Gyoza EXPO

Background & story

A long-running winter ramen festival staged at the iconic Expo '70 park, drawing acclaimed shops from across Japan.

Good to know

Each session ('act') has a different shop lineup — check the rotation before picking your date. Dates follow the 2025 pattern — confirm when 2026 dates publish.

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