14 days · Tokyo · Kyoto · Osaka

The Golden Ramen Route.

Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka linked by regional food culture, temples, markets and serious bowls.

The usable edition

Day by day.

Plans use the guide’s curated ramen shortlist. Recheck the live map and the shop’s official channel before setting out; small counters often change hours or sell out.

01TokyoDay 1 in Tokyo · Shoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave＋

Morning

Tsukiji outer market

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Ginza lunch bowl

Explore this part of Tokyo on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Ginza Hachigou

Backup: Iruca Tokyo Roppongi. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Tokyo guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

02TokyoDay 2 in Tokyo · Shoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave＋

Morning

Ginza lunch bowl

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Kiyosumi gardens & coffee

Explore this part of Tokyo on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Iruca Tokyo Roppongi

Backup: Ramenya Shima. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Tokyo guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

03TokyoDay 3 in Tokyo · Shoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave＋

Morning

Kiyosumi gardens & coffee

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Shinjuku night ramen

Explore this part of Tokyo on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Ramenya Shima

Backup: Ramen Break Beats. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Tokyo guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

04TokyoDay 4 in Tokyo · Shoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave＋

Morning

Shinjuku night ramen

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Tsukiji outer market

Explore this part of Tokyo on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Ramen Break Beats

Backup: Fuunji. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Tokyo guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

05TokyoDay 5 in Tokyo · Shoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave＋

Morning

Tsukiji outer market

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Ginza lunch bowl

Explore this part of Tokyo on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Fuunji

Backup: Rokurinsha. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Tokyo guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

06YokohamaTravel from Tokyo to Yokohama · Iekei · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Sankeien Garden

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Yoshimuraya-style lunch

Explore this part of Yokohama on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Yoshimuraya

Backup: Sugita-ya. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Yokohama guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

07KyotoTravel from Yokohama to Kyoto · Dashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu＋

Morning

Nishiki Market

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Kawaramachi lunch bowl

Explore this part of Kyoto on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Menya Inoichi

Backup: Gion Duck Noodles. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kyoto guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

08KyotoDay 2 in Kyoto · Dashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu＋

Morning

Kawaramachi lunch bowl

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Kennin-ji

Explore this part of Kyoto on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Gion Duck Noodles

Backup: Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kyoto guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

09KyotoDay 3 in Kyoto · Dashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu＋

Morning

Kennin-ji

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Gion evening bowl

Explore this part of Kyoto on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten

Backup: Ginjo Ramen Kubota. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kyoto guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

10KyotoDay 4 in Kyoto · Dashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu＋

Morning

Gion evening bowl

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Nishiki Market

Explore this part of Kyoto on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Ginjo Ramen Kubota

Backup: Menya Inoichi Hanare. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kyoto guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

11OsakaTravel from Kyoto to Osaka · Tori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night＋

Morning

Osaka Castle

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Nakazakicho lunch bowl

Explore this part of Osaka on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Moeyo Mensuke

Backup: Ramen Yashichi. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Osaka guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

12OsakaDay 2 in Osaka · Tori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night＋

Morning

Nakazakicho lunch bowl

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Kuromon market

Explore this part of Osaka on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Ramen Yashichi

Backup: Menya Joroku. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Osaka guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

13OsakaDay 3 in Osaka · Tori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night＋

Morning

Kuromon market

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Namba night ramen

Explore this part of Osaka on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Menya Joroku

Backup: Strike Ken. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Osaka guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

14OsakaDay 4 in Osaka · Tori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night＋

Morning

Namba night ramen

Start unhurriedly and keep the first bowl for lunch, when possible.

Afternoon

Osaka Castle

Explore this part of Osaka on foot and allow time for queues.

Today’s bowl

Strike Ken

Backup: Human Beings Everybody Noodles. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Osaka guide

Stay & move: Base yourself near a major station or the day’s main neighborhood. Use rail and walking inside the city; reserve intercity seats on transfer days and confirm the current timetable.

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