A ramen festival where the flavors of Mito meet bowls from across Japan
Mito Ramen Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year in late November (around Labor Thanksgiving Day) / Every year
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Mito City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A food event where famous shops from across Japan and local Mito shops come together with ramen made using regional ingredients.
About Mito Ramen Festival
Mito Ramen Festival is a food event in Mito, a place associated with Lord Tokugawa Mitsukuni, that aims to foster exchange through ramen and revitalize local industry.
Famous ramen shops are invited from across Japan, and local shops also prepare special ramen featuring local ingredients.
The venue also has local-food and Mito Domain Ramen merchandise sales corners, offering a chance to enjoy Mito’s food culture with ramen at its heart.
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Festival highlights
A highlight is that famous ramen shops from across Japan gather alongside local shops to serve special bowls you can’t get at their usual locations.
Local shops develop original ramen by combining noodles, toppings, and soup connected to Ibaraki and Mito.
In addition to ramen, you can enjoy local-food vendors, Mito Domain Ramen merchandise, and performances by local artists and local idol groups.
A ramen festival where the flavors of Mito meet bowls from across Japan
What to expect
Visitors choose their preferred ramen from the shops at the venue, then buy and enjoy it using shared tickets.
You can compare ramen from several shops while visiting the local-food vendors and the Mito Domain Ramen sales corner.
The event also features performances by local artists and local idol groups, bringing together food and local entertainment.
Location and access
- Address
Mito City
Host municipality 茨城県水戸市
This map shows the surrounding area, not the exact venue location.
Dates and season
- Season
Every year in late November (around Labor Thanksgiving Day)
- Frequency
Every year
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
A system using shared tickets for purchasing ramen is advertised.
Advance tickets are sold through Seven Ticket, while same-day tickets are sold at the main tent. Extra-large portions and additional toppings can be paid for in cash at each shop.
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before the event closes, so it’s a good idea to decide in advance which shops you want to try and when to buy your tickets.
Nearby attractions
偕楽園
茨城県水戸市にある日本庭園
千波公園
水戸市の公園
常磐神社
茨城県水戸市にある神社
Kodokan
水戸藩の藩校
徳川ミュージアム
茨城県水戸市にある博物館
水戸市植物公園
茨城県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
水戸東照宮
茨城県水戸市にある神社
茨城県立歴史館
茨城県水戸市にある博物館
茨城県護国神社
茨城県水戸市の偕楽園桜山にある神社
茨城県近代美術館
茨城県水戸市にある美術館
Origins and History of Mito Ramen Festival
Mito Ramen Festival began in November 2015 as “Mito Ramen Festival 2015.”
In 2016, the event moved to May and the venue changed to the Senba Lake West Parking Lot. From 2017, it returned to being held in November and moved back to a venue within Senba Park.
The venue and format changed over time, and in 2019 the festival was held over 2 weeks.
The event was canceled in 2020 due to the spread of COVID-19.
Mito Ramen Festival at a Glance
Mito Ramen Festival is an event where famous shops from across Japan and local shops serve special ramen, offering a chance to enjoy Mito’s food culture and regional flavors.
Alongside ramen, local food, Mito Domain Ramen merchandise, and stage events have also been featured.
Purchases use a shared-ticket system, with advance and same-day tickets available.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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