Odaiba Nikufes 2026: Tokyo Golden Week Meat Festival Schedule, Tickets & Access
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If you're planning a Tokyo trip during Golden Week, don't miss Odaiba Nikufes 2026 — this year's most-anticipated event. We've put together the schedule, tickets, and access info for Nikufes (肉フェス), Japan's largest meat festival that draws over 400,000 visitors every year.
Odaiba Nikufes 2026 Overview — Dates, Venue, Admission
Nikufes (肉フェス) is a mash-up of niku (肉, meat) and festival — Tokyo’s signature food festival held over Golden Week.
2026 marks the longest edition ever, running 12 days, with 20 famous queue-worthy restaurants from across Japan gathering at a special venue in Odaiba.
| Event | Odaiba Nikufes (お台場 肉フェス) |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 29 (Wed) – May 10 (Sun), 2026 · 12 days |
| Venue | Odaiba Special Venue (Aomi District, P Block) 📍 View on Google Maps |
| Admission | Free (pay-by-food-ticket system) |
| Payment |
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※ Each stall booth only accepts credit cards with contactless (touch) payment.
Korean-issued cards work fine as long as they support contactless. VISA, JCB, Mastercard, and American Express all work.
Daily Opening Hours
Weekends and holidays open at 10:00, weekdays at 11:00.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| 4/29 (Wed, holiday) | 10:00–21:00 |
| 4/30 (Thu) · 5/1 (Fri) | 11:00–20:00 |
| 5/2 (Sat) – 5/6 (Wed, holiday) | 10:00–21:00 |
| 5/7 (Thu) · 5/8 (Fri) | 11:00–20:00 |
| 5/9 (Sat) · 5/10 (Sun) | 10:00–21:00 |
Access — Walking Times by Station
The Odaiba special venue is reachable from three stations.
| Yurikamome Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station | 2 min walk |
|---|---|
| Yurikamome Daiba Station | 5 min walk |
| Rinkai Line Tokyo Teleport Station | 7 min walk |
Coming from Shinjuku or Shibuya, the easiest route is JR Saikyo Line to Osaki Station, transfer to the Rinkai Line, and get off at Tokyo Teleport Station — fewer transfers.
Ticket & Price Guide
Entry to the venue itself is free, but you’ll need to buy food tickets (食券, shokuken) to eat anything.
Most menu items cost 1 ticket (¥700) or 2 tickets (¥1,400). The 10-ticket set comes with a family dining-area pass, so it’s the better pick for groups with kids.
Food Tickets
| Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ticket | ¥700 | Base unit |
| 10-ticket set | ¥7,000 | Includes family-area pass |
※ Family-area entry may be limited depending on how crowded it gets.
Fast Ticket (Priority Pass)
A Fast Ticket at ¥500 lets you buy food without waiting in line — handy for dodging the lunch and dinner peaks. Golden Week peak waits can stretch to 2–3 hours, so this is worth it if you’re time-conscious.
Premium Lounge
A separate seating area where you can relax without worrying about lines, weather, or crowds. Food and drinks are ordered at your seat.
| Premium Seat (up to 4 people) | ¥12,000 (advance: ¥9,800) |
|---|---|
| Dog-Friendly Premium Seat (up to 4) | ¥12,000 |
| Executive Seat (up to 10, 1 bottle of champagne incl.) | ¥40,000 |
👉 [Official] Nikufes Premium Lounge reservations (Ticketpay)
※ The Premium Lounge sells out early every Golden Week. If you're visiting with family or a group, we recommend booking ahead.
Participating Stalls — 20 Recommended Menu Items
Among the 20 meat stalls selected from across Japan, here are the standout signature dishes to look out for.
1. RYUDUKI TEPPAN (류즈키 테판)
Thick-cut skewers of Saga beef (佐賀牛) — one of Japan’s top wagyu brands — grilled so you can really taste the juiciness and marbling. (Saga beef skewer, ¥1,400)
2. Hormone Yakiniku Ashura (ホルモン焼肉阿修羅)
Chewy assorted beef offal stir-fried with a house sauce — a value pick that pairs well with beer. (House MIX beef offal grill, ¥700)
3. Futairou (富泰楼)
Crispy outside, juicy inside — a popular dim sum pick that works as a nice break between meat dishes. (Grilled xiaolongbao & temari gyoza, ¥700)
4. Fire Chicken (ファイヤーチキン)
Spicy peri-chicken flame-grilled with crispy chicken fingers — a popular beer snack. (Peri-chicken leg & chicken fingers, ¥700)
5. Teppan Dining Hibiki (鉄板ダイニング響)
A 100% wagyu patty drowned in rich cheddar — juicy beef and melty cheese in one bite. (100% wagyu hamburg “drowning in cheese,” ¥1,400)
6. Gyukoi (牛恋)
A generous beef-and-cheese donburi — a filling one-plate meal and a popular festival-exclusive item. (Nikufes-only cheese saikyu-don, ¥1,400)
7. Tamagawa Butcher (玉川精肉店)
Crisp outside, rare and tender inside — served with salt and wasabi. (Beef rare-katsu, ¥1,400)
8. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
A premium beef curry that carries the deep flavor of aged steak — rich aroma, tender texture. (Aged beef curry, ¥1,400)
9. Yakiniku Suzuki Seizaemon (焼肉鈴木せいざえもん)
The rare harami (skirt) cut, grilled thick so you get both the juices and the chew. (Beef harami steak, ¥1,400)
10. Nikufes Kitchen (肉フェスキッチン)
Matsusaka beef — one of Japan’s top wagyu brands — on sushi rice, showing off its soft texture and deep umami. (Matsusaka beef nigiri, 4pcs, ¥1,400)
11. Nikusho Takeda (肉匠たけ田)
Nara prefecture’s Yamato beef, grilled on a teppan for tenderness and rich flavor. (Yamato beef loin steak, ¥1,400)
12. THE BURGER SHOP do
A thick patty, rich cheese, and a house-made bun that add up to a juicy handmade burger. (The Cheese Burger, ¥1,400)
13. AKASAKA Tan伍
Thick slices of beef tongue seared hard over high heat — juicy and chewy at once. (Thick-cut gyutan steak, ¥1,400)
14. Roppongi Nikuru (六本木にくる)
Miyazaki beef aged in Saikyo miso and grilled — sweet-savory umami plus tender texture. (Miyazaki beef Saikyo-yaki, ¥1,400)
15. Yakiniku Hachisora (焼肉八そら)
Thinly sliced aged kuroge wagyu, grilled shabu-style for a clean flavor and soft texture. (Aged kuroge wagyu yaki-shabu, ¥1,400)
16. Yakiniku Todoroki (焼肉とどろき)
Kuroge wagyu seared with a flame show — a photo- and video-friendly dish. (Kuroge wagyu fire steak, ¥1,400)
17. WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH
Slowly simmered wagyu in a rich demi-glace sauce — full-bodied umami. (Count’s Beef Stroganoff, ¥1,400)
18. YORIMICHI Odaiba
Lamb chop and jingisukan on one plate — popular with travelers who love lamb. (Lamb Chop & Jingisukan W-plate, ¥1,400)
19. Ajisai Onnoji (味彩 おんの字)
Crispy karaage and juicy sausages in one set — a solid beer snack. (Royal extra-karaage and sausage platter, ¥700)
20. HOTDOG CAFE STAND STATION TOKYO
Tender beef and melty cheese packed into an American-style sandwich that works as a full meal. (Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, ¥1,400)
Jose Cuervo Brand Booth
Bright lemon flavor and a clean tequila aroma — a drink that pairs nicely with the meat. (Cuervo lemon sour, ¥700)
Masters Brewing Numazu Ekimae Brewery
A regional craft beer made with Mt. Fuji’s natural groundwater — goes well with the Nikufes meat lineup. (Masters Brewing Numazu craft beer, ¥700)
Abashiri Beer (網走ビール)
A colorful Hokkaido craft beer inspired by the Okhotsk drift ice. (Abashiri beer, ¥700)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When is the best time to go to Odaiba Nikufes 2026?
The quietest window is weekdays from 2 to 4 p.m. — the golden hour after the lunch peak and before the dinner rush, easy to hit the stalls you want without waiting. The busiest stretches are expected to be evenings from May 3 to 6, and all day over the May 9–10 weekend. If you’re going on a weekday, note that April 30, May 1, May 7, and May 8 also have an official beer garden deal — draft beer for ¥500 from 16:00 until close.
Q. Is there an admission fee for Nikufes?
Venue entry is free. For food and drinks, you can either buy tickets or pay individually. The ticket booths accept cash, cards, and transit cards, while individual stalls only accept contactless credit cards and transit cards — no cash.
Q. Is Nikufes OK for kids?
Yes — there’s solid content for families. A special area inside the venue has air-bounce play equipment for kids, safely set up. On May 3, 4, and 5 there’s also Kids Job Day, a job-experience program for elementary-age kids. The 10-ticket set (¥7,000) includes a pass to the family-only area.
Q. What's the weather and dress code like for Tokyo in early May, during Golden Week?
Early May in Tokyo averages around 20°C — prime time for outdoor activities. Midday can feel closer to 25°C, so a thin long-sleeve with a short-sleeve layer, a hat, and a light jacket should be enough.
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A day at Odaiba Nikufes is well worth setting aside during a Golden Week trip to Tokyo — it’s the kind of event you don’t regret going to.
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