Higashiosaka Kuidaore Matsuri (Food Festival)

Fountain Plaza, Hanazono Central Park (Higashiosaka)

location
Fountain Plaza, Hanazono Central Park (Higashiosaka)
period
October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 12, 2026 (Mon)
Time
Oct 11–12 10:00–17:00 (Oct 10 pre-festival 10:00–16:00)
cost
Free entry (food and drinks sold at each stall)
access
About 10–15 min walk from Higashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu Nara Line). There is no parking at the venue; visitors are asked to come by public transport.

Why You Should Visit

A free-entry food festival with 45 Higashiosaka restaurants and over 200 dishes at the fountain plaza of Hanazono Central Park. On Oct 11 it doubles as the 3rd Higashiosaka Ramen Grand Prix. Started in 2024 by a committee of local shop owners and now held about three times a year, the stage changes by day: comedy and idol groups on the 11th, then a hip hop & reggae show on the 12th with KEN-U and MCU of KICK THE CAN CREW. Game stalls, workshops, inflatables and piglets to pet make it a full family day out. A smaller pre-festival with 14 stalls runs on Saturday Oct 10 alongside the Masters Hanazono anniversary event.

Essentials

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Fountain Plaza, Hanazono Central Park (Higashiosaka), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Stalls

  • 45 stalls, mainly Higashiosaka restaurants, with 200+ dishes
  • World wine tasting
  • Stall list announced on the organizer's Instagram (@kuidaorematsuri)

Oct 10 (Sat) pre-festival

  • Held alongside the Masters Hanazono anniversary event, 10:00–16:00
  • 14 stalls: food, game stalls, workshops

Oct 11 (Sun) only

  • 3rd Higashiosaka Ramen Grand Prix
  • Comedy & music live: Rina Aiuchi, Happy-chan., Sasuga ni Fever
  • Idol live "Lovely" 11:00 / 13:00: Zerokyori Parts, +Alpha, #PANnama, POLARiS, SPRISE, Good Crew
  • Inflatables

Oct 12 (Mon, holiday) only

  • HIP HOP & REGGAE MUSIC SHOW: MCU (fr. KICK THE CAN CREW), KEN-U, Akazaru, GLAMOUR DALIE, ICHIZU T.R.X, HOPE (fr. SWAG BEATZ), AKIO BEATS, KYUBUN, MC Yoshimoto Karubi
  • BOXER JUNTARO live painting
  • Supercar display
  • Piglet petting

Both days

  • Fun area: scooping games, smart ball, lottery, shooting gallery, workshops
  • Custom car display and sales

Organisation

  • Planning: Monkey × Monkeys; supported by Higashiosaka City
  • Enquiries: MK-factory 072-984-0987

* Timetables are posted on the organizer's Instagram and website

* Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather

* No parking at the venue

出典: 東大阪くいだおれ祭り公式サイト・主催Instagram(@kuidaorematsuri、告知ポスター)・東大阪経済新聞(2026-05-18)

FAQ

Is there an entry fee?
Entry is free. Food and drinks are purchased at each stall.
Can I come by car?
There is no parking at the venue; the organizer asks visitors to come on foot, by bicycle, train or bus. It is within walking distance of Higashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu).
Is it held in the rain?
It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in severe weather. Same-day decisions are posted on the organizer's Instagram.
Is it suitable for families with children?
Past editions have had inflatables, goldfish scooping, workshops and other kids' booths. Being inside the park, there are lawns and playgrounds too.
What is on stage each day?
Oct 11 has comedy, music and idol lives; Oct 12 has the hip hop & reggae show with KEN-U and MCU. The Ramen Grand Prix is on the 11th only, piglet petting and the supercar display on the 12th only.

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