Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 in Setagaya, Tokyo, is offering free admission during its five-day run from October 30 to November 3, 2026. The event will bring together 12 ramen vendors from across Japan and feature a collaboration with the TV anime Ramen Akaneko Season Two.
Check the event hours and ramen ticket price before you go: the festival runs from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with closing at 7:00 p.m. on the final day, and one ramen ticket costs ¥1,100 (tax included). Advance tickets are available at Seven-Eleven stores, while tickets at the venue can be purchased with cash or cashless payment.
The festival will feature 12 ramen shops, a first appearance for the rice dish Ramen Curry, and special activities connected with Ramen Akaneko. Paying for a ramen ticket with au PAY brings a ¥200 balance reward, making the effective cost ¥900, while buying five ramen tickets comes with a voucher for one 350 ml bottle of Suntory Black Oolong Tea.
About Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026
Held at Komazawa Olympic Park, the festival is designed to showcase regional ramen culture, food education, and tourism through food. Participating shops will include recommendations from organizations that promote local ramen across Japan, with selections ranging from Hokkaido to Fukuoka. The lineup also includes first-time vendors and special collaboration bowls available only at the event.
Highlights
- Free admission to the festival; each ramen serving requires a ¥1,100 (tax included) ticket.
- Ramen Akaneko manager Bunzo will serve as the festival’s special manager, with a themed photo spot, stage appearances, and a costumed character greeting planned.
- Ramen Curry makes its first appearance at Tokyo Ramen Festa, using the niboshi ramen soup from Kyoto Michelin Guide-listed restaurant Niboshi Soba Ai in a curry rice dish.
- Buying one ramen ticket through au PAY gives customers a ¥200 au PAY balance reward, for an effective cost of ¥900.
- Buying five ramen tickets at Seven-Eleven or at the venue includes a voucher for one 350 ml bottle of Suntory Black Oolong Tea.
- Free activities include a children’s football challenge on November 1 and a Tokyo Fire Department Music Band performance on November 2.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 |
| Menu / items | Regional ramen from 12 vendors; Ramen Curry; Ramen Akaneko collaboration activities; Suntory Black Oolong Tea 350 ml reward |
| Period | October 30, 2026 (Fri) – November 3, 2026 (Tue holiday), 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; closes at 7:00 p.m. on November 3. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing. |
| Release date | Advance ramen tickets on sale from September 16, 2026; digital stamp-rally tickets on sale from October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. |
| Location | Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza, Setagaya, Tokyo |
| Stores | Advance tickets: Seven-Eleven stores nationwide; same-day tickets: venue ticket counter |
| Address | 1-1 Komazawa Park, Setagaya, Tokyo |
| Price | Admission: Free; ramen ticket, one serving: ¥1,100 (tax included); au PAY balance reward: ¥200; effective ramen cost with the reward: ¥900 |
| Official website | Official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 ramen tickets?
- Advance tickets are on sale at Seven-Eleven stores from September 16, 2026. Advance sales end at 11:59 p.m. on October 29, while same-day advance-style sales continue until 11:59 p.m. on November 2, subject to availability.
- How much is a ramen ticket?
- One ramen ticket costs ¥1,100 (tax included). Buying one at the venue with au PAY provides a ¥200 au PAY balance reward, making the effective cost ¥900.
- Where can I get Tokyo Ramen Festa tickets?
- Advance tickets are sold at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide. During the festival, same-day tickets are also sold at the venue ticket counter.
- Is admission to Tokyo Ramen Festa free?
- Yes. Admission is free, but each ramen serving requires a separate ¥1,100 (tax included) ticket.
The Ramen Akaneko collaboration adds a character-focused layer to the food festival without taking away from its regional ramen lineup. Bunzo, the cat manager from the series, is scheduled to appear around the site through the special manager concept, photo spot, stage events, and greetings. The anime follows Tamako, a human who begins working at a ramen shop run by cats, making the restaurant setting a natural fit for the festival.
Several practical savings options are available. The au PAY offer applies when the ramen ticket is purchased through au PAY code payment at the venue and includes a ¥200 balance reward at the au PAY booth. Customers who buy a five-ticket set, either through Seven-Eleven or at the festival, receive a voucher that can be exchanged for one 350 ml bottle of Suntory Black Oolong Tea at the drink booth.
The festival also introduces Ramen Curry as its first rice-based menu item. It uses the rich niboshi ramen soup developed by Niboshi Soba Ai, a Kyoto restaurant with a Michelin Guide listing history, as the base for curry rice. A digital stamp rally combining a bicycle rental coupon, a ramen ticket, and a limited QR stamp will go on sale through Seven Ticket from October 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Families can also visit the free football challenge beside the stage on November 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The dribbling time attack is for elementary and junior high school students, while the dribbling and shooting challenge is for preschool children. On November 2, the Tokyo Fire Department Music Band will perform beside the stage from 11:00 a.m. to noon, with free viewing for festival visitors.
