Tokyo Ramen Festa - Japan's Largest Outdoor Ramen Event

Tokyo Ramen Festa is Japan's largest outdoor ramen event, held annually in autumn at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo. This beloved food festival brings together renowned ramen shops from across the country, offering visitors the chance to taste a diverse array of flavors from local specialty ramen to limited-time collaboration bowls that are typically unavailable elsewhere. Originally launched in 2009 as the "Tokyo Ramen Show," the event has welcomed over 3 million visitors to date. The festival's most distinctive feature is its "act" system. The event period is divided into multiple acts, with participating ramen shops completely rotating between each act, allowing the festival to offer nearly 40 different types of ramen throughout its run. This provides a rare opportunity to experience Japan's entire ramen culture in one location, from Hokkaido's miso ramen to Kyushu's tonkotsu ramen. The festival is also famous for its limited-edition collaboration menus created by popular shops working together, drawing ramen enthusiasts seeking these exclusive bowls available nowhere else. Beyond ramen tasting, the festival has evolved into a comprehensive event that families and friends can enjoy together, featuring live performances and regional promotional events on stage. Interactive elements such as visitor popularity polls are abundant, creating a social gathering space that transcends mere dining. The festival also incorporates disaster relief support and regional revitalization elements, adding a dimension of social contribution through ramen culture. The venue is set up within the spacious Komazawa Olympic Park, allowing visitors to enjoy ramen in an open, relaxed atmosphere. A unified ticket system enables easy sampling at the same price across all participating shops. Experience this special time where ramen culture from across Japan combines with music and entertainment during the pleasant autumn season.