All Japan Gyoza Festival
The All Japan Gyoza Festival is a massive food event that brings together gyoza lovers from all over the country.
This festival is a celebration of the beloved Japanese dumpling in all its various forms.
Famous and popular gyoza restaurants from across Japan gather in one location for the event.
Visitors have the opportunity to sample a huge variety of different gyoza styles.
This includes classic pan-fried gyoza, boiled gyoza, and deep-fried gyoza.
Many stalls also offer unique and creative versions with special fillings like cheese or shrimp, and a range of different dipping sauces, or gyoza inspired dishes such as sausages.
The event provides a fantastic chance to compare the tastes of many different regional gyoza specialists.
Visitors can also enjoy a selection of other food options and sweet treats.
It is one of the country’s premier food festivals, with a bustling and delicious atmosphere.
There will also be entertainment for all the family with music and dance performances, and activities for kids to enjoy.
Event Details
- Dates
- The festival will be held over a three-day holiday weekend.
- The dates are Saturday, September 13th – Monday, September 15th, 2025.
- Time
- The festival runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily.
- Last admission to the venue is at 4:30pm.
- Location
- The Large Lawn Square at Moricoro Park (Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park), Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture.
- Admission
- Entry to the festival area is typically free.
- Gyoza must be purchased from each individual stall.
- Please Note
- This is an extremely popular food festival, and long queues are expected at the most famous stalls.
- It is always recommended to check official sources before attending.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train
- The festival venue at Moricoro Park is accessible via a subway and maglev liner from central Nagoya.
- From Nagoya Station
- Take the Higashiyama Subway Line to the final stop, Fujigaoka Station.
- At Fujigaoka, transfer to the Linimo line.
- Take the Linimo to Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station, which is located at the park entrance.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 13 2025 - Sep 15 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| payments Cost | from ¥600 |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park |
|---|---|
| map Area | Aichi |
| category CATEGORY | Food Food Festival |
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