The Naruo Kinen (in Japanese: 鳴尾記念) is a Grade 3 middle-distance race for three-year-olds and older horses in the JRA.

It is run over 2,000 meters at Hanshin Racecourse in June.

The race was run over a variety of longer distances before being contested over 2,000 meters for the first time in 1997.

From 1955 to 1985, the race was for horses over 5 years old, however the requirement was changed to 4 years old in 1987. Notable winners of the Naruo Kinen have included Ten Point, Bubble Gum Fellow, Tamamo Cross and Lovely Day.

[2] Allowances: Penalties (excluding two-year-old race performance):