Taste the Best Gotochi Ramen in Japan at Tokyo Ramen Festa
Tokyo Ramen Festa (formerly known as Tokyo Ramen Show) is the biggest Ramen event in Japan which is held annually at Komazawa Park in Tokyo. If you are a Ramen lover, you should definitely join this event as it is the greatest opportunity to taste most delicious bowls of Ramen from all over the country, gathering in one place! There will be approx 30 ramen booths during the event.
Related article: Tokyo Ramen Show Report
-What can you expect at Tokyo Ramen Festa?
First of all, have you heard of Gotochi Ramen? Many cities and regions in Japan have their signature Ramen dishes that are related to their traditional roots or using regional ingredients, called “Gotochi Ramen” (means “regional ramen”), and each city and region takes their pride to create their very own Ramen dishes. The most famous Gotochi ramen includes Hakata Ramen (Pork Broth) from Fukuoka and Sapporo Ramen (Miso soup + butter) from Hokkaido.
Trying out different types of Gotochi ramen is must-do for Ramen goers, however, it might hard to travel all the way across the country just to taste bowls of Ramen. But at Tokyo Ramen Festa, you can taste delicious regional Ramens without travelling far far away. Because there will be numbers of selected Ramens shops from all over Japan, offering their significant Ramen dishes. Moreover, some of shops offers collaborative bowls of ramen created only for the event.
In 2024, the event will be held for 12 days from 24 October to 4 November, and the event date will be divided into 3 rounds (24 to 27 Oct/28 to 31 Oct/1 to 4 Nov). It is planned to be 12 ramen booths on each period, so in total there will be 36 ramen dishes available during the event. The event is free to enter, and you will need to purchase a Ramen Tickets to get a bowl of Ramen. Tickets are sold at the event site.
Tokyo Ramen Festa is totally a paradise for Ramen lovers! Don’t miss a chance to taste the best of best Ramens in Japan 🙂
Tokyo Ramen Festa (東京ラーメンフェスタ)
Access: Komazawa Olympic Park (15 mins walk from Komazawa Daigaku Station)
Date: 24 October to 4 November 2024
Hours: 10:30~20:30 (close at 18:00 on 27, 31 Oct, and 4 Nov)
Admission: Free entrance
Official Website: https://ra-fes.com/
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