Tokyo Ramen Festa, the outdoor ramen event held each autumn at Komazawa Olympic Park (駒沢オリンピック公園), runs from Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You may also know it as the Tokyo Ramen Show (東京ラーメンショー), its older name, which many people still search for.
This is the last year the event will be held at Komazawa. Twelve popular ramen shops from around Japan set up in the park's central plaza, where you can sample their ramen one 1,100-yen meal ticket at a time.
This guide covers what you need to know before you go: which days are quietest, how the ticket system works, and how to plan around the shorter hours on the final day.
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 runs October 30 to November 3. Entry is free, and each bowl costs 1,100 yen with a meal ticket. This is the final year the festival will be held at Komazawa Olympic Park.
It's one of several open-air food events in Tokyo this autumn. If you're in town earlier in the month, the Hokkaido Fair at Yoyogi Park is another one worth planning around, and Japan's autumn foods is a quick primer on what's in season.
The basics for 2026
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Item | Details |
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Dates | Friday, October 30 – Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (5 days) |
Hours | 11:00–20:00 (ramen served until 19:30; final day Nov 3 closes at 19:00, ramen until 18:30) |
Venue | Central plaza, Komazawa Olympic Park (Setagaya, Tokyo) |
Entry | Free |
Ramen | 1,100 yen per bowl, by meal ticket |
Shops | 12 popular ramen shops from across Japan |
Unlike 2025 and earlier, when the shops rotated in separate "acts," the 2026 festival runs straight through from October 30 to November 3. Food trucks join the lineup for the first time this year.
The shops will be there throughout the five days, but their names had not been posted on the official site at the time of writing. If you have a particular bowl in mind, wait for the shop list before locking in your date.
How the ticket system works
Entry to the venue is free, and each bowl of ramen costs one meal ticket (1,100 yen). You pay only for what you eat.
Advance tickets have been on sale since September 16, at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide and through Seven Ticket online. They cost the same 1,100 yen as tickets bought on the day, so you will not save money, but you can skip the ticket line at the venue.
If you plan to eat several bowls, there is also a five-ticket set for 5,500 yen. It covers five bowls and comes with a voucher for one 350ml bottle of Suntory Black Oolong Tea, plus a lottery number for a chance to win a free bowl.
You can also buy tickets at the venue booth on the day. Sales run until 19:00 each day (18:00 on the final day). You can pay cashless for meal tickets bought on the day, but toppings are cash only, so it helps to carry some coins.
Which day to visit
The festival opens on a Friday and runs through the Tuesday holiday. The weekend and the holiday — October 31, November 1, and November 3 — are the busiest days.
For a calmer visit, aim for the weekdays (Friday, October 30, or Monday, November 2), or arrive right at the 11:00 opening. Lunchtime, around noon to 1 p.m., and the early evening are when lines grow longest. When it gets crowded, entry may be limited, so leave yourself some time.
The final day, November 3, ends earlier than the rest: ramen is served until 18:30 and ticket sales stop at 18:00. If you're planning an evening visit on the last day, keep that in mind.
Late October and early November evenings in Tokyo can turn chilly, and you'll be standing outdoors in an open plaza, so bring a warm layer if you plan to stay into the evening.
Rules to know before you go
The event runs rain or shine. If severe weather or a disaster makes it unsafe, cancellations or changes to the hours are announced on the official site, so check there before you set out on an iffy day.
Outside food and drink are not allowed, with the exception of baby food. Put your trash in the venue's eco-stations rather than the park's own bins.
Saving seats with your belongings is not allowed, and staff may approach anyone who holds a spot for too long, since seating is shared when the venue is busy. Pets are welcome if they stay in a cart or carrier, and eating is allowed only in the pet-friendly areas.
Getting there
The nearest station is Komazawa-daigaku (駒沢大学) on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, about a 12-minute walk from the central plaza. From Shibuya it's about seven minutes (the third stop). Note that express trains skip Komazawa-daigaku, so ride a local or semi-express (準急). There is no parking, so come by public transport.
If you'd rather stay near the action for the weekend, you can check hotel availability and rates in Tokyo.
2026 is the festival's final year at Komazawa, so bigger crowds than usual are likely. Buy your tickets ahead, pick a quieter time, and take your time choosing the bowl you came for.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
