Ramen Expo Osaka
Slurp your way through Japan
Venue: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka
When: Late November – Late December (weekends only)
In addition to ramen, there is the Ramen Expo Osaka. Expo Park in Osaka transforms into a steaming bowl catwalk once a year, with each bowl being more alluring than the last. For hungry fans, ramen chefs from all around Japan showcase their noodles and broth from late November to late December. Miso from Hokkaido, tonkotsu from Hakata, and even chicken ramen delicacies from Osaka are all in one location; think of it as speed dating for your palate. What's the best part? You're not judged if you slurp. It's actually encouraged.
Dates |
Late November – Late December 2025 (weekends only; exact dates TBA) |
Opening Hours |
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Location |
Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka |
Admission |
Free entry; ramen tickets ~¥1,000 per bowl. Worth every yen. |
Official Website |
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Nearest Station |
Bampaku-kinen-koen Station |
Organizer |
Ramen Expo Executive Committee with Expo Park |
Picture it: long rows of stalls, the scent of simmering broth in the winter air, and locals and tourists alike juggling chopsticks and Instagram shots.
Regional showdowns: Each weekend, different shops rotate in, which means new flavors, new crushes, and new reasons to come back.
Festival buzz: It’s lively, crowded, and utterly delicious, like a party where everyone’s invited and the dress code is stretchy pants.
Seasonal romance: Cold weather, hot bowls. It’s basically ramen’s answer to cuffing season.
Foodies: The ultimate playground.
Families: Big open park, kid-friendly seating, and ramen everyone can agree on.
Travelers: Don’t have time to hop prefectures? Taste Japan’s ramen map in one spot.
Tourists: English menus, easy signage, and staff who know how to serve with a smile.
Arrive early: The most popular bowls sell out faster than Chanel sample sales.
Share bowls: One ticket = one bowl. Split with friends to maximize your ramen repertoire.
Cash rules: Not every stall takes cards.
Layer up: It’s outdoors, it’s winter, and ramen tastes better when you’re not shivering.
Embrace the lines: They move quickly, and darling, anticipation is part of the flavor.
From Osaka Station: JR to Senri-Chuo - transfer to Osaka Monorail - Bampaku-kinen-koen (about 40 minutes).
From Shin-Osaka: Monorail access via Senri-Chuo.
From Kansai Airport: Express train to Osaka - Monorail connection.
Traveling further? A JR Pass makes it effortless. Stay online with Pocket Wi-Fi so you never lose your way, and breeze in style with an Airport Meet & Greet.
Food: If you still have room (you legend), try Osaka’s takoyaki or okonomiyaki nearby.
Attractions: The Tower of the Sun is right in the park, perfect for a post-ramen stroll.
Hotels: Base yourself in Umeda or near Shin-Osaka for quick access. Browse JapanDen’s Osaka hotels for chic, convenient stays.
Since its 2013 debut, the Ramen Expo Osaka has only grown larger, bolder, and hotter, like a rising pop star. The same enthusiasm that most people save for romance is used to drink thousands of bowls every weekend. Serious ramen lovers also know that one visit is never enough because the lineup is always changing; it's more of a "see you next weekend" situation.
You won't soon forget the one-night-stand flavors of the limited-edition bowls that some vendors have created specifically for the festival. Ramen is more than simply cuisine in Japan; it's a symbol of pride, identity, and unadulterated obsession. And that commitment has its own stage here in Osaka, where people strut, boast about their broths, and slurp? It's nearly foreplay, darling.
Book hotels early - festival weekends get busy.
Use a JR Pass if pairing Osaka with Tokyo or Kyoto.
Grab Pocket Wi-Fi so you can post your ramen shots in real time.
Airport Meet & Greet smooths your arrival, so all you have to think about is broth.
Q. Do I need a ticket to enter?
A. No. Entry is free, but each bowl requires a ramen ticket (~¥1,000).
Q. Is it kid-friendly?
A. Yes, the park setting makes it perfect for families.
Q. What if it rains?
A. Covered tents keep the noodles (and you) dry.
Q. Where is the Expo 2025 in Osaka?
A. Expo 2025 in Osaka will be held on Yumeshima Island, a man-made island in Osaka Bay.
Q. How much is ramen in Osaka?
A. Around ¥800–¥1,200 per bowl, depending on the shop.
Q. When is the Ramen Expo Osaka held?
A. Weekends from late November to late December.
Q. What is the biggest ramen festival in Japan?
A. Ramen Expo Osaka is one of the largest drawing shops and fans from across Japan.
Q. Where is the Ramen Expo in Osaka?
A. Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, near Bampaku-kinen-koen Station.
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