A winter festival to savor flavors from across Japan and the lively atmosphere of Nyuzen, one bowl at a time
Nyuzen Ramen Festival
The 2026 edition of Nyuzen Ramen Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/21 〜 2026/02/22Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year in February / Every year
- Location
- Special venue in front of Uruoi-kan
- Area
- Toyama Prefecture・Nyuzen Town(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Ramen shops from across Japan gather in Nyuzen Town for this food event, where visitors can sample distinctive bowls of ramen. Sweets and local specialties are also available at the venue, making it a great way to enjoy a winter stroll through town while sampling food.
About Nyuzen Ramen Festival
The Nyuzen Ramen Festival is a food event held in Nyuzen Town, Toyama Prefecture, where visitors can sample ramen from across Japan.
Ramen shops from across Japan, including Toyama Prefecture, gather here, giving visitors the chance to compare a variety of flavors.
Nearby Uruoi-kan also hosts sweets, food trucks, and local specialty sales, bringing a range of food experiences to the town.
Source: 入善ラーメンまつり - Wikipedia / 2026年「第26回入善ラーメンまつり」のお知らせ | イベント情報・お知らせ | 富山 入善観光情報サイト「にゅうぜんマニア」
Festival highlights
A highlight is the chance to try bowls made by ramen shops from across Japan, each showcasing its own specialties.
In 2026, the featured varieties included rich chicken paitan, miso, seafood broth, Okinawa soba, and Sano ramen.
Along with ramen, visitors can enjoy the Uruoi-kan Sweets Festival and sales of local specialties from Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Source: 2026 入善ラーメンまつり | 入善町商工会青年部
A winter festival to savor flavors from across Japan and the lively atmosphere of Nyuzen, one bowl at a time
What to expect
At the venue, visitors choose a bowl from among the participating ramen shops and enjoy each shop’s flavors.
In 2026, the event hours differed between Saturday and Sunday, and both days featured sweets, food trucks, and local specialty sales alongside ramen.
Centered around the special venue in front of Uruoi-kan, the event offers a mix of dining and shopping.
How to take part
General visitors can enjoy ramen, sweets, and more at the venue.
The 2026 event information invited families and friends to come and enjoy the event.
No application requirements for participating as a vendor or stage performer are given in the available event information.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The special venue in front of Uruoi-kan (5232-5 Nyūzen, Nyuzen Town, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture).
- Train and bus
It is a 3-minute walk from Nyuzen Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway.
Shuttle buses operated from the JA Minaho Central Agricultural Warehouse and the north-side parking lot of Central Park.
- By car
The roads around the venue get congested, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.
- Parking
There is no parking near the main venue; visitors are encouraged to use the special parking area and shuttle bus.
Source: 入善ラーメンまつり | イベント | 【公式】富山県の観光/旅行サイト「とやま観光ナビ」
Address 5232-5 Nyūzen, Nyuzen Town, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
In 2026, it was held on February 21 (Saturday) and the 22nd (Sunday).
It ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 21st and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the 22nd.
The event was scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather and takes place over 2 days in Nyuzen Town in winter.
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 venue information anticipated congestion on nearby roads and recommended using public transportation.
If you’re driving, use the shuttle bus from the designated special parking lot rather than parking near the main venue.
As this event brings together ramen and sweets vendors, allowing plenty of time for your visit makes it easier to get around the different venues.
Nearby attractions
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Nyuzen Ramen Festival
The Nyuzen Ramen Festival began on March 4, 2001 under the name “Let’s Have Fun This Winter—Ramen Festival,” led by the Youth Division of the Nyuzen Town Chamber of Commerce.
There were 9 stalls when the event first began, but it later grew into an event featuring ramen shops from across Japan, not just Toyama Prefecture.
The event held its 26th edition in 2026.
Official information
Event information, participating vendors, and directions to the venue can be found on the Youth Division of the Nyuzen Town Chamber of Commerce’s “2026 Nyuzen Ramen Festival” page.
The Nyuzen Tourism and Local Products Association’s tourism information site also lists the 2026 dates and venue, as well as related events.
The phone number for the Youth Division of the Nyuzen Town Chamber of Commerce is also provided for inquiries.
Nyuzen Ramen Festival at a Glance
The Nyuzen Ramen Festival is a winter food event where ramen shops from across Japan gather in Nyuzen Town, offering a wide variety of bowls to enjoy.
In 2026, the special venue in front of Uruoi-kan also featured sweets, food trucks, and local specialty sales from Nyuzen’s sister city.
The venue is a 3-minute walk from Nyuzen Station, making it easy to reach by train.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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