Ramen EXPO 2026: 60 shops over six rounds at Osaka's Expo '70 park

Ramen EXPO, which bills itself as western Japan's biggest ramen event, returns for its 12th year. It runs on 20 days between 21 November and 30 December 2026 at the Festival Plaza (お祭り広場) of Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka. There are six rounds with 10 shops each, so 60 shops in total.

Dates

• Round 1: 21–23 November (Sat–Mon, holiday)
• Round 2: 27–29 November
• Round 3: 4–6 December
• Round 4: 11–13 December
• Round 5: 18–20 December
• Round 6: 26–30 December

Hours and entry

• Hours: 11:00–21:00. Last orders are at 20:30, which is also the last entry to the park.
• 21 November: the event closes at 16:00 for a fireworks show. After that, only fireworks ticket holders can enter.
• Entry: the event itself is free, but you need park admission (¥450 for high-school age and up, free for elementary and junior-high students). Ramen is sold by ticket.
• Weather: it goes ahead in light rain and may be cancelled in heavy rain.

When this was written (22 October), the official site had not listed which shops are in each round. We'll update this post when it does. Past editions are on our Ramen EXPO page.