Ra-1 Grand Prix 2026: ¥5 million prize and 37 days of ramen battles in Shinjuku
Dai Tsukemen Haku presents Ra-1 Grand Prix from 10 October to 15 November at Shinjuku Okubo Park: Japan's top ramen shops compete for ¥5 million.
- 10 Oct – 15 Nov 2026
- Dates
- Okubo Park, Shinjuku
- Location
- ¥5 million for the winner
- Prize
- 11 AM – 9 PM (last order 8:45 PM)
- Hours
The Ra-1 Grand Prix 2026 runs from 10 October to 15 November at Shinjuku's Okubo Park, pitting Japan's top ramen shops against each other in a 37-day competition for a ¥5 million prize and the title of next-generation ramen champion.
The competition
Presented by Dai Tsukemen Haku (Great Tsukemen Expo), the Ra-1 Grand Prix is a ramen battle where visiting shops serve their signature bowls and the public votes for a winner. The competition format has not been fully detailed, but the event promises serious stakes and national-level talent.
The first wave of eight competing shops has been announced, with more to follow.
Event details
Dates: 10 October – 15 November 2026 Location: Okubo Park special venue, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM daily (last order 8:45 PM) Prize: ¥5 million
Tickets and advance details are available on the official Ra-1 Grand Prix site.
Dai Tsukemen Haku
Dai Tsukemen Haku is one of Tokyo's largest ramen festival organisers, known for multi-week events featuring acclaimed shops from across Japan. Past events have drawn tens of thousands of visitors and launched lesser-known shops into national fame.
Sources
Details can change at short notice. Check the organiser's or shop's own page before you go.