The Ramen Expo in Expo Commemoration Park (more commonly known as Banpakukoen) takes place this year over four consecutive weekends (including Fridays) in December, so the the dates for the festival are actually Nov 30th – Dec 2nd, Dec 7th – 9th, Dec 14th – 16th and Dec 21st – 25th.
There will be up to 40 stores from around Japan setup in the park, although each weekend will see a different group of ramen makers landing at the expo.
Entry to the event is free and you can buy tickets at the venue to exchange for a bowl of ramen at any of the stalls.
| Dates: |
30th Nov–25th Dec, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Start/End Time: | 11:00am – 9:00pm |
| Venue: | Expo Commemoration Park (Bampaku kinen kōen) |
| Entry: | Free |
| Weather |
Dec 17th (Mon)  Max: 14°C Min: 7°C Dec 18th (Tue)  Max: 12°C Min: 6°C Dec 19th (Wed)  Max: 15°C Min: 7°C Dec 20th (Thu) Max: 14°C Min: 7°C Dec 21st (Fri)  Max: 14°C Min: 6°C Dec 22nd (Sat) Max: 19°C Min: 12°C Dec 23rd (Sun) Max: 14°C Min: 7°C Dec 24th (Mon) Powered by Dark Sky Max: 12°C Min: 5°C |
| Closest station(s): | Bampakukinenkoen |
| Adverse weather policy: | Rain or shine |
| Web: | http://ramen-expo.com
Link in Japanese |
| Area: | Osaka |
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