Ramen EXPO 2026 runs 21 November to 30 December 2026 (20 days in 6 sessions) at the Festival Plaza of Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka. Entry to the festival is free; you pay the park admission (¥450) plus ramen tickets (¥1,000 per bowl in 2025). Nearest station: Bampaku-kinen-koen on the Osaka Monorail, about 5 minutes on foot.
🗺 Open Expo '70 Park on the 3D map Official site (Japanese) ↗ All 40 bowls from 2025 →
Where is it? (Not the Expo 2025 site on Yumeshima)
The venue is Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita — the park with the Tower of the Sun, on the site of the 1970 World Expo. It is NOT Yumeshima, the artificial island where Expo 2025 was held; that is about 25 km away.
| Venue | Festival Plaza (Omatsuri Hiroba), Expo '70 Commemorative Park, 1-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka |
| Nearest station | Bampaku-kinen-koen (Osaka Monorail). About 5 min walk to the Central Gate |
| Landmark | You can see the Tower of the Sun from the station. The Festival Plaza is directly behind (north of) the tower |
| Organiser | Ramen EXPO 2026 Executive Committee. This page is an independent guide, not affiliated with the organiser |
2026 dates — 6 sessions, 20 days
Six sessions between Saturday 21 November and Wednesday 30 December, mostly Friday to Sunday. The 10 shops change completely every session, so what you can eat depends on the date. Hours: 11:00–21:00.
| Session | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 21 Nov (Sat) – 23 Nov (Mon) | Sat 21 Nov only: closes at 16:00 for the Expo fireworks; reopens 20:00-22:00 for fireworks ticket holders only |
| Session 2 | 27 Nov (Fri) – 29 Nov (Sun) | |
| Session 3 | 4 Dec (Fri) – 6 Dec (Sun) | |
| Session 4 | 11 Dec (Fri) – 13 Dec (Sun) | |
| Session 5 | 18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun) | |
| Session 6 | 26 Dec (Sat) – 30 Dec (Wed) |
Held in light rain; may be cancelled in severe weather. The shop line-up is announced per session on the official site (in 2025 this was late October to early November).
Prices and how the ramen ticket system works (4 steps)
Entry to the festival is free, but you need park admission (¥450) and ramen tickets (¥1,000 per bowl in 2025). You cannot pay cash at the stalls — you buy tickets first at the ticket booth and hand one to the shop.
- Buy a park admission ticket at the Central Gate machines (¥450 (high-school age and up), free for elementary & junior-high students).
- Buy ramen tickets at the "Ticket Booth" (チケット売り場) by the festival entrance. In 2025: ¥1,000 for 1 bowl, ¥1,900 for 2, ¥2,850 for 3 (2026 prices to be confirmed). Tickets are valid at any shop in any session.
- Queue at the shop you want and hand over a ticket at the order window (注文口). Extra toppings (soft-boiled egg ~¥200, extra chashu ~¥300) are paid in cash at each stall; a few stalls also took PayPay.
- Collect your bowl at the pick-up window (受渡し口) and eat at the tables under the tents or in the plaza. Bowls are made of bagasse (sugar-cane fibre); sort them into the recycling bins when done.
Getting there
About 5 minutes on foot from Bampaku-kinen-koen station on the Osaka Monorail. From Umeda take the Midosuji subway line to Senri-Chuo (about 20 min), then the monorail two stops (about 6 min). From Itami Airport it is one monorail ride of about 20 minutes.
| From | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Umeda / Namba | Midosuji line → Senri-Chuo → Osaka Monorail → Bampaku-kinen-koen | approx. 35 min |
| Shin-Osaka | Midosuji line → Senri-Chuo → Monorail | approx. 30 min |
| Itami (Osaka) Airport | Osaka Monorail direct | approx. 20 min |
| Hankyu Yamada station | On foot (useful for avoiding the crowd on the way home) | approx. 25 min |
Full directions, IC cards and parking: Getting to Expo '70 Park.
What it's like on site (from 2025)
Bowls are smaller than in a regular shop (roughly half to two-thirds), so most people compare 2 or 3. There is a stamp rally — 1 bowl = 1 stamp; 5 stamps got a goodie, 10 an original ramen spoon. Gyoza EXPO runs alongside, and the park's winter illumination (Illumi-Night Banpaku) lights up the Tower of the Sun after dark.
- Dress warmly. Seating is outdoors under tents; December nights drop to around 5 °C.
- Crowds: busiest on weekends 12:00–14:00 and 18:00–19:00. Quietest right after opening (11:00) and 15:00–17:00.
- Cash: ramen tickets are sold at the booth; toppings are cash at each stall. Bring ¥1,000 notes.
- No pork? Most shops use pork in the broth or toppings. Look for chicken-paitan, seafood or beef-bone shops and ask at the stall.
- Signage is in Japanese. Use our 2025 photo report below to learn the shop names and soup types before you go.
All 40 bowls from 2025 (with photos)
The 2026 line-up has not been announced yet, but here is what "regional ramen from all over Japan" actually means: 40 shops we photographed at the 2025 festival, from Hokkaido miso and Akita Hinai-chicken shoyu to Fukuoka tonkotsu and Miyazaki spicy karamen.
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Shop
- モヒカンらーめん（モヒカンラーメンセンター）
- Where
- Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
- Hours
- 11:00–15:00／17:00–20:00
- Signature
- 極上豚骨 本気の窯焼きチャーシュー
- ※
- After a 2023 fire the shop reopened on the same site as 'Mohican Ramen Center'
- Links
- Website ↗
Home shop details not verified
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Where
- 大阪府吹田市江坂町1-20-30 キャロル江坂101
- Station
- 5 min walk from Esaka Station
- Hours
- 毎日 11:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00
- Closed
- 無休 (未確認)
- Links
- Shop page →
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Shop
- らーめん山
- Where
- Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
- Station
- 10 min from JR Gendoji Stn
- Hours
- 11:00–15:00／18:00–21:00
- Links
- Website ↗
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Shop
- 麺部屋 綱取物語 菊水店
- Where
- Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo
- Station
- Kikusui Stn (subway)
- Hours
- 11:00–15:00／17:00–21:00
- Closed
- Wed
- Signature
- 綱取味噌ラーメン 950円／綱取味噌チャーシューラーメン 1,250円
- Links
- Website ↗Instagram ↗
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Shop
- らーめん錦 秋田本店
- Where
- Akita City
- Station
- Car recommended
- Hours
- 11:00–21:00（水は昼のみ）
- Closed
- Open daily
- Signature
- ネギ味噌ラーメン 950円／味玉醤油らーめん 930円
- Links
- Website ↗
Ramen EXPO regulars with a shop in or near Suita
Four of the 2025 shops have their home restaurant in Suita, and Umeda's famous Mannen has a branch at JR Senrioka, just over the border in Settsu. If you miss the festival — or want a full-size bowl of the one you liked — you can eat it in Esaka, Kishibe or Senrioka.
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Where
- 大阪府吹田市岸部南1-24-8
- Station
- 3 min walk from JR Kishibe Station
- Hours
- 月-木 11:30-14:00・18:00-22:00 / 金は夜23:00まで延長★ / 土は11:00-15:00・18:00-22:00★曜日で変動 / 日曜定休+不定休(SNS告知)
- Closed
- 日曜(不定休あり)
- Budget
- 〜1,200円
- Links
- Shop page →
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Shop
- まんねん 梅田本店
- Where
- Umeda, Osaka
- Station
- 7 min from Umeda Stn / Senrioka branch: 1 min from JR Senrioka Stn
- Hours
- 月〜土 24時間／日 〜翌4:30
- Closed
- Open daily
- Signature
- 特製らーめん 950円／丸鶏醤油らーめん 1,000円
- Links
- Website ↗Instagram ↗
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Where
- 大阪府吹田市江坂町1-20-30 キャロル江坂1F 103
- Station
- 5 min walk from Esaka Station
- Hours
- 毎日 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
- Closed
- 無休 (未確認)
- Links
- Shop page →
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Where
- 大阪府吹田市江坂町1-20-30 キャロル江坂101
- Station
- 5 min walk from Esaka Station
- Hours
- 毎日 11:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00
- Closed
- 無休 (未確認)
- Links
- Shop page →
Home shop: where, hours, signature bowls
- Where
- 大阪府吹田市垂水町3-35-25
- Station
- 6 min walk from Esaka Station
- Hours
- 毎日 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
- Closed
- 無休 (未確認)
- Links
- Shop page →
All ramen shops in Suita: Ramen in Suita.
Getting home
The festival closes at 21:00. Bampaku-kinen-koen is a monorail-only station, so a queue forms at the gates right after closing. If it is busy, walk about 25 minutes to Hankyu Yamada station, or use Koen-Higashiguchi station on the Saito line.
- To Umeda: Monorail → Senri-Chuo → Midosuji line.
- To Kyoto or Umeda by Hankyu: walk to Hankyu Yamada (about 25 min).
- Last monorails leave between 22:00 and 23:59 depending on direction — check the Osaka Monorail site for the December timetable.
FAQ
Is Ramen EXPO at the Expo 2025 site on Yumeshima?
No. It is at Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, the park with the Tower of the Sun. Yumeshima, where Expo 2025 was held, is a different place about 25 km away.
How much does it cost?
The festival itself is free, but you pay park admission (¥450 for high-school age and up; elementary and junior-high students free) and ramen tickets. In 2025 a ticket was ¥1,000 per bowl, ¥1,900 for two, ¥2,850 for three.
Where do I buy ramen tickets? Cash only?
At the ticket booth by the festival entrance — not at the stalls. Extra toppings are paid in cash at each stall; a few stalls accepted PayPay.
How big is one bowl?
Smaller than a regular restaurant bowl. Most visitors try 2 or 3 different shops; the 2- and 3-bowl ticket sets are cheaper per bowl.
Is it open in the rain?
Yes in light rain. It may be cancelled in severe weather — check the official site or X (@ramen_expo) on the day.
Is there English on the menus?
Shop banners are in Japanese. Some stalls had English on their topping menus. Our 2025 photo report shows each shop's name, region and soup type so you can decide in advance.
Which shops are coming in 2026?
Not announced as of September 2026. The organiser publishes the line-up session by session; we will update this page when it appears.
Can I get there from Kansai Airport?
Yes, but allow about 90 minutes: Nankai or JR to Osaka, Midosuji line to Senri-Chuo, then the monorail. From Itami (Osaka) Airport the monorail goes direct in about 20 minutes.
Last verified: 2026-09-15 2026 dates, hours and park admission were confirmed on the official site (announced 3 September 2026). Ticket prices, toppings and the stamp rally are from the 2025 festival and may change in 2026.