Is the Sanin Ramen Festival free?

Admission is free. Ramen is sold separately: one bowl costs ¥1,000 with a same-day ticket or ¥950 with an advance ticket, including tax.

When do advance ticket sales end?

Advance ticket sales end on November 5, 2026, at 23:59 Japan time. Purchase through tabiwa by WESTER requires a free WESTER membership.

Are the opening hours the same every day?

No. The festival runs from 17:30 to 21:00 on November 6, 10:00 to 21:00 on November 7, and 10:00 to 17:00 on November 8, 2026.

Is there food other than ramen?

Yes. Sweets and food trucks are also part of the festival. Check the official information for specific menus and prices.

Sanin Ramen Festival in Matsue: Tickets, Hours and Food

Name: Sanin Ramen Festival, presented by Sanin Sanso Group
Start: 2026-11-06T17:30:00+09:00
End: 2026-11-08T17:00:00+09:00
Location: TSK San-in Chuo Television headquarters

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Key takeawaysThirteen ramen shops, seven from Shimane and Tottori plus six from elsewhere in Japan, gather at TSK San-in Chuo Television’s headquarters in Matsue from November 6 to 8, 2026. Entry is free, but each bowl needs a ticket: ¥950 in advance until November 5 at 23:59, or ¥1,000 on the day, tax included. Parking is limited, so the organizer asks visitors to use public transport.

Thirteen ramen shops are coming to Matsue from November 6 to 8, 2026. The Sanin Ramen Festival, presented by Sanin Sanso Group (山陰酸素グループ Presents らーめん祭り in 山陰), brings local and visiting shops together at TSK San-in Chuo Television’s headquarters. Entry is free, but ramen requires a separate ticket.

Advance ramen tickets cost ¥950 per bowl, including tax, and are available until November 5 at 23:59. Tickets bought on the day cost ¥1,000 per bowl, including tax. Friday is an evening session; Saturday and Sunday start in the morning.

Sanin Ramen Festival poster featuring characters, event dates and the Matsue venue — Image: San-in Chuo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., via its PR TIMES press release.

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Admission and ramen tickets

You can enter the festival without paying an admission fee. To eat ramen, buy a ticket that can be exchanged for one bowl. Free entry does not include food.

Item	Price
Festival admission	Free
Advance ramen ticket: one bowl	¥950, tax included
Same-day ramen ticket: one bowl	¥1,000, tax included

Advance tickets are sold through tabiwa by WESTER. A free WESTER membership is required. The advance sale runs from October 1, 2026, at 10:00 until November 5, 2026, at 23:59.

Open the official festival website’s ticket information.
Register for a free WESTER membership if needed.
Follow the purchase instructions for tabiwa by WESTER before the advance-sale deadline.

Check the official instructions for ticket redemption and other purchase conditions before paying.

Opening hours and venue

The schedule changes each day. In particular, Friday opens at 17:30, while Sunday finishes at 17:00.

Date	Hours, Japan time
Friday, November 6, 2026	17:30–21:00
Saturday, November 7, 2026	10:00–21:00
Sunday, November 8, 2026	10:00–17:00

Venue	TSK San-in Chuo Television headquarters (TSKさんいん中央テレビ本社)
Address	140-1 Mukojimacho, Matsue, Shimane, Japan (島根県松江市向島町140-1)
Organizer	TSK San-in Chuo Television
Title sponsor	Sanin Sanso Group

Parking is limited. The organizer asks visitors to use public transport. Check the official website for access information when planning your journey.

Ramen, sweets and food trucks

The lineup combines seven shops from Shimane and Tottori with six shops from elsewhere in Japan. If you want to try something beyond your usual local bowl, the visiting shops are worth a look, so browse the lineup before you go.

Group	Represented areas	Shops
Sanin region	Shimane and Tottori	7
Visiting shops	Hokkaido, Tokyo, Wakayama and Osaka	6

There will also be sweets and food trucks, so you don’t have to spend the whole visit on ramen. The announcement does not specify individual dishes or prices for those vendors; check the official festival information for details.

Before you go

Decide whether to buy in advance: the advance sale closes the night before the festival starts.
Check the hours for the day you’re going: opening and closing times vary.
Plan transport before leaving: parking capacity is limited.
Recheck the official announcement: festival arrangements may change without notice.

For questions, contact the festival operations office by direct message through the official festival Instagram account.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sanin Ramen Festival free?: Admission is free. Ramen is sold separately: one bowl costs ¥1,000 with a same-day ticket or ¥950 with an advance ticket, including tax.
When do advance ticket sales end?: Advance ticket sales end on November 5, 2026, at 23:59 Japan time. Purchase through tabiwa by WESTER requires a free WESTER membership.
Are the opening hours the same every day?: No. The festival runs from 17:30 to 21:00 on November 6, 10:00 to 21:00 on November 7, and 10:00 to 17:00 on November 8, 2026.
Is there food other than ramen?: Yes. Sweets and food trucks are also part of the festival. Check the official information for specific menus and prices.

Based on the organizer’s press release published October 30, 2026. Information current as of October 31, 2026.