Highlights
- 12 ramen shops from around Japan (organizer announcement, July 17, 2026)
- The final Komazawa edition of a festival held there since 2009 (per the organizers)
- Ramen served from kitchen cars this year
- 7-Eleven advance sales include a 5-ticket set and lottery-numbered tickets
Background & story
According to the organizers, the festival has been a Komazawa Park fixture since 2009, introducing regional travel and food culture through ramen from across Japan. They have announced that 2026 will be its last edition at Komazawa.
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 runs for five days, from Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), at the Central Plaza of Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo, 11:00–20:00 (the final day, November 3, is scheduled to close at 19:00).
On July 17, 2026, the organizers announced that the festival, held at Komazawa Park since 2009, will hold its last Komazawa edition in 2026.
Event overview (official)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday), 2026 — 5 days, rain or shine |
| Hours | 11:00–20:00 (final day Nov 3 scheduled to close at 19:00) |
| Same-day tickets | Sold until 19:00 each day (18:00 on the final day) |
| Ramen served until | 19:30 (18:30 on the final day) |
| Venue | Central Plaza, Komazawa Olympic Park (1-1 Komazawakoen, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) |
| Admission | Free |
| Ramen | ¥1,100 per bowl (tax included), paid by ticket |
| Shops | 12 (organizer announcement, July 17, 2026) |
| Advance tickets | On sale at 7-Eleven stores nationwide since September 16, 2026 |
| Organizer | Tokyo Ramen Festa Executive Committee |
Sources: Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 overview and ticket page (both checked September 18, 2026); organizer press release (PR TIMES, July 17, 2026). The official site notes that closing times may come earlier depending on ingredients.
How tickets work
Entry is free. To eat, you need a ramen ticket (¥1,100 per bowl, tax included); one ticket is exchanged for one bowl.
- Advance tickets: on sale at 7-Eleven stores across Japan. According to the organizers, a 5-ticket set is available again this year, and 7-Eleven-only advance tickets carry a lottery number — winners receive one extra ramen ticket at the venue.
- Same-day tickets: sold at the ticket booth inside the venue; cashless payment is accepted. The ramen booths themselves do not sell tickets.
- Toppings: paid in cash at each ramen booth.
- Neither advance nor same-day tickets can be refunded, and sales end once the planned number is sold.
Shops
Twelve shops take part, and this year the ramen is served from kitchen cars (organizer announcement). As of September 18, 2026, the shop names were not yet listed on the official site; the organizers say shop information will be posted as it is confirmed.
Getting there
The nearest station is Komazawa-daigaku on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line. The venue is about a 12-minute walk from the Komazawa-koen exit (official access guide).
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 12 minutes on foot from Komazawa-daigaku Station (Komazawa-koen exit), Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- food lovers, groups of friends, families
Good to know
Buy a ramen ticket first, then queue at the booth. Same-day tickets are sold at the on-site ticket booth until 19:00 each day (18:00 on the final day) and accept cashless payment; toppings are paid in cash at each booth.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026?
- October 30 (Fri) to November 3 (Tue, holiday), 2026 — five days. Hours are 11:00–20:00, and the final day, November 3, is scheduled to close at 19:00 (official).
- Is there an entry fee?
- No, entry is free. Ramen costs ¥1,100 (tax included) per bowl, exchanged for a ramen ticket.
- How many ramen shops take part?
- Twelve (organizer announcement, July 17, 2026). As of September 18, 2026, the shop names were not yet listed on the official site; the organizers say they will be posted as confirmed.
- Is this the last Tokyo Ramen Festa at Komazawa Park?
- Yes — the organizers announced on July 17, 2026 that the event, held at Komazawa Park since 2009, will end its run there with the 2026 edition.
- Where can I buy advance tickets?
- At 7-Eleven stores across Japan, on sale since September 16, 2026 (official). Same-day tickets are sold at the on-site ticket booth until 19:00 each day (18:00 on the final day).
Getting there
Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza — 1-1 Komazawakoen, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo