Oden is a local speciality dish for Odawara that is enjoyed all over Japan especially in the winter months. It is made of a light and savory broth with different foods simmered inside. Kamaboko, a local fish product, is one of the main ingredients in this dish and also one of Odawara's most famous local delicacies. This connection is the reason for holding the festival on the castle grounds.

Come enjoy the live entertainment and more importantly all the oden choices from different companies and regions.