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The Ramen Pilgrimage.

A slow, flexible journey through Japan's noodle regions, local trains, markets and neighborhood counters.

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Follow the rails. Stop for the bowl.

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Choose a region or follow an obsession.

Regional routes

Concept journeys

Japan-wide · 90 days

Day by day.

A practical morning-to-evening plan, one selected bowl and live map checks. Seasonal routes must be reconfirmed before travel.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 01SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Nijo Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Saimi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Sumire.

14:30 · Continue

Odori Park

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 02SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Odori Park

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Sumire

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ebisoba Ichigen.

14:30 · Continue

Susukino ramen alley

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

Sapporo ramen food tour

A two-hour small-group tour devoted specifically to Sapporo ramen and the city's noodle culture.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 03SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Susukino ramen alley

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ebisoba Ichigen

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Shingen.

14:30 · Continue

Mt. Moiwa night view

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

Sapporo bar-hopping food tour

Taste Sapporo after dark on an English-guided food and bar walk through the city's evening scene.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 04SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Mt. Moiwa night view

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Shingen

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Aji no Sanpei.

14:30 · Continue

Nijo Market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

Hokkaido seafood brunch tour

Visit a Sapporo market and taste the seafood that defines Hokkaido's pantry.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 05SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Nijo Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Aji no Sanpei

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Keyaki.

14:30 · Continue

Odori Park

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 06SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Odori Park

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Keyaki

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Yukikaze.

14:30 · Continue

Susukino ramen alley

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sapporo ramen illustrationDay 07SapporoMiso · Butter corn · Curry+

09:00 · Start

Susukino ramen alley

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Yukikaze

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Shirakaba Sanso.

14:30 · Continue

Mt. Moiwa night view

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sapporo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Namboku, Tozai and Toho subway lines, with the streetcar for the southwest center; snow can lengthen winter walks. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 08HakodateTravel from Sapporo to Hakodate+

09:00 · Start

Morning Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Jiyoken Hakodate

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ajisai Honten Hakodate.

14:30 · Continue

Bay Area lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 09HakodateShio ramen+

09:00 · Start

Bay Area lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ajisai Honten Hakodate

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hakodate Shio Ramen Shinano.

14:30 · Continue

Motomachi

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

Hakodate Morning Market food tour

A focused private tasting walk inside Hakodate's famous morning market.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 10HakodateShio ramen+

09:00 · Start

Motomachi

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hakodate Shio Ramen Shinano

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ryuho Daimon Yokocho.

14:30 · Continue

Mt. Hakodate sunset

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 11HakodateShio ramen+

09:00 · Start

Mt. Hakodate sunset

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ryuho Daimon Yokocho

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Houran Hakodate.

14:30 · Continue

Morning Market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 12HakodateShio ramen+

09:00 · Start

Morning Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Houran Hakodate

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hakodate Menya Ichimonji Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Bay Area lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 13HakodateShio ramen+

09:00 · Start

Bay Area lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hakodate Menya Ichimonji Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hakodate Menya Yumin.

14:30 · Continue

Motomachi

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hakodate ramen illustrationDay 14HakodateShio ramen+

09:00 · Start

Motomachi

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hakodate Menya Yumin

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Jiyoken Hakodate.

14:30 · Continue

Mt. Hakodate sunset

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hakodate.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the city tram from Hakodate-Ekimae for the bay, Motomachi and Yunokawa corridors; check the last tram. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 15SendaiTravel from Hakodate to Sendai+

09:00 · Start

Zuihoden

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Sendai Chuka Soba Meiten Kaichi Kokubuncho

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: DASHIRO Sendai Minamimachidori Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Aoba-dori lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 16SendaiSpicy miso · Gyutan ramen+

09:00 · Start

Aoba-dori lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

DASHIRO Sendai Minamimachidori Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Mizusawa Ya.

14:30 · Continue

Sendai Mediatheque

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

Make Sendai zunda mochi

Learn a regional home-cooking tradition by preparing Sendai's green-soybean zunda mochi.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 17SendaiSpicy miso · Gyutan ramen+

09:00 · Start

Sendai Mediatheque

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Mizusawa Ya

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Sendai Kuroku.

14:30 · Continue

Kokubuncho evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

Sendai local foodie tour

An English-guided walk through Sendai's local specialties and gourmet neighborhoods.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 18SendaiSpicy miso · Gyutan ramen+

09:00 · Start

Kokubuncho evening

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Sendai Kuroku

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Jiro Sendai 2.

14:30 · Continue

Zuihoden

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 19SendaiSpicy miso · Gyutan ramen+

09:00 · Start

Zuihoden

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Jiro Sendai 2

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Jikasei Futomen Watanabe.

14:30 · Continue

Aoba-dori lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 20SendaiSpicy miso · Gyutan ramen+

09:00 · Start

Aoba-dori lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Jikasei Futomen Watanabe

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Sendai Jikaseimen Koikeya.

14:30 · Continue

Sendai Mediatheque

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Sendai ramen illustrationDay 21SendaiSpicy miso · Gyutan ramen+

09:00 · Start

Sendai Mediatheque

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Sendai Jikaseimen Koikeya

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Kumagai.

14:30 · Continue

Kokubuncho evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Sendai.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, the subway and the Loople Sendai bus; confirm the attraction's nearest stop before departure. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 22TokyoTravel from Sendai to Tokyo+

09:00 · Start

Tsukiji outer market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ginza Hachigou

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Iruca Tokyo Roppongi.

14:30 · Continue

Ginza lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 23TokyoShoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave+

09:00 · Start

Ginza lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Iruca Tokyo Roppongi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramenya Shima.

14:30 · Continue

Kiyosumi gardens & coffee

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

Kabukicho ramen-making experience

Make a bowl in Kabukicho in an English-guided class listed by Klook for Tokyo. Check current dates and cancellation terms before booking.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 24TokyoShoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave+

09:00 · Start

Kiyosumi gardens & coffee

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramenya Shima

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Break Beats.

14:30 · Continue

Shinjuku night ramen

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

Shinjuku ramen cooking experience

Prepare an authentic bowl in Shinjuku. Klook lists this activity specifically in Tokyo with English guidance.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 25TokyoShoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave+

09:00 · Start

Shinjuku night ramen

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Break Beats

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Fuunji.

14:30 · Continue

Tsukiji outer market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 26TokyoShoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave+

09:00 · Start

Tsukiji outer market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Fuunji

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Rokurinsha.

14:30 · Continue

Ginza lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 27TokyoShoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave+

09:00 · Start

Ginza lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Rokurinsha

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Itto.

14:30 · Continue

Kiyosumi gardens & coffee

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Tokyo ramen illustrationDay 28TokyoShoyu · Tsukemen · New-wave+

09:00 · Start

Kiyosumi gardens & coffee

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Itto

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kikanbo.

14:30 · Continue

Shinjuku night ramen

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Tokyo.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR and Tokyo Metro from the nearest major hub; confirm the exact exit because large stations add substantial walking time. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 29YokohamaTravel from Tokyo to Yokohama+

09:00 · Start

Sankeien Garden

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Yoshimuraya

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Sugita-ya.

14:30 · Continue

Yoshimuraya-style lunch

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 30YokohamaIekei · Tonkotsu shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Yoshimuraya-style lunch

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Sugita-ya

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Suehiroya.

14:30 · Continue

Cup Noodles Museum

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

Eat Yokohama like a local

A private half-day tasting route listed specifically in Yokohama.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 31YokohamaIekei · Tonkotsu shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Cup Noodles Museum

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Suehiroya

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Shina Sobaya Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Noge evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

Noge Alley bar-hopping tour

Explore Yokohama's compact Noge drinking alleys with a local guide.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 32YokohamaIekei · Tonkotsu shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Noge evening

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Shina Sobaya Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Chuka Soba Takano.

14:30 · Continue

Sankeien Garden

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 33YokohamaIekei · Tonkotsu shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Sankeien Garden

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Chuka Soba Takano

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Hoshijirushi.

14:30 · Continue

Yoshimuraya-style lunch

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 34YokohamaIekei · Tonkotsu shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Yoshimuraya-style lunch

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Hoshijirushi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Yukiguni.

14:30 · Continue

Cup Noodles Museum

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Yokohama ramen illustrationDay 35YokohamaIekei · Tonkotsu shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Cup Noodles Museum

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Yukiguni

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Torikku.

14:30 · Continue

Noge evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Yokohama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Yokohama or Sakuragicho and the Minatomirai Line for the waterfront; most central stops are walkable from one of these stations. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 36TakayamaTravel from Yokohama to Takayama+

09:00 · Start

Miyagawa Morning Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Masago Soba

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Tsuzumi Soba.

14:30 · Continue

Old Town lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 37TakayamaTakayama chuka soba+

09:00 · Start

Old Town lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Tsuzumi Soba

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Shirakawa.

14:30 · Continue

Takayama Jinya

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

Historic brewery sake tasting

Taste local sake inside a historic Takayama brewery with an English-speaking guide.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 38TakayamaTakayama chuka soba+

09:00 · Start

Takayama Jinya

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Shirakawa

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Miyagawa Chuka Soba.

14:30 · Continue

Sake brewery walk

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

Takayama food and sake tour

Explore the old town through regional bites and a working sake brewery.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 39TakayamaTakayama chuka soba+

09:00 · Start

Sake brewery walk

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Miyagawa Chuka Soba

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Jingoro Ramen.

14:30 · Continue

Miyagawa Morning Market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 40TakayamaTakayama chuka soba+

09:00 · Start

Miyagawa Morning Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Jingoro Ramen

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kikyouya Takayama.

14:30 · Continue

Old Town lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 41TakayamaTakayama chuka soba+

09:00 · Start

Old Town lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Kikyouya Takayama

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hida Takayama Chuka Soba M.

14:30 · Continue

Takayama Jinya

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Takayama ramen illustrationDay 42TakayamaTakayama chuka soba+

09:00 · Start

Takayama Jinya

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hida Takayama Chuka Soba M

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Masago Soba.

14:30 · Continue

Sake brewery walk

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Takayama.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Takayama Station and the adjacent Nohi Bus Center; the old town is walkable but mountain excursions require reserved buses. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kanazawa ramen illustrationDay 43KanazawaTravel from Takayama to Kanazawa+

09:00 · Start

Omicho Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Kanazawa Men Tsumiki

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Taiga.

14:30 · Continue

Higashi Chaya

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kanazawa.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kanazawa Station buses or the Loop Bus; the city has no urban subway, so cluster stops by district. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kanazawa ramen illustrationDay 44KanazawaSeafood dashi · Black ramen+

09:00 · Start

Higashi Chaya

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Taiga

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Shizenha Ramen Kagura.

14:30 · Continue

21st Century Museum

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kanazawa.

18:30 · Evening

Kanazawa sushi cooking class

Prepare sushi and traditional Japanese dishes in a hands-on class in Kanazawa.

Getting around: Use Kanazawa Station buses or the Loop Bus; the city has no urban subway, so cluster stops by district. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kanazawa ramen illustrationDay 45KanazawaSeafood dashi · Black ramen+

09:00 · Start

21st Century Museum

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Shizenha Ramen Kagura

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Fukuza.

14:30 · Continue

Katamachi evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kanazawa.

18:30 · Evening

Kanazawa night foodie tour

Discover Kanazawa's evening food culture on an English-guided tasting walk.

Getting around: Use Kanazawa Station buses or the Loop Bus; the city has no urban subway, so cluster stops by district. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kanazawa ramen illustrationDay 46KanazawaSeafood dashi · Black ramen+

09:00 · Start

Katamachi evening

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Fukuza

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Jikaseimen Noboru.

14:30 · Continue

Omicho Market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kanazawa.

18:30 · Evening

Omicho Market food experience

Taste Kanazawa through Omicho Market and its seafood-led local pantry.

Getting around: Use Kanazawa Station buses or the Loop Bus; the city has no urban subway, so cluster stops by district. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kanazawa ramen illustrationDay 47KanazawaSeafood dashi · Black ramen+

09:00 · Start

Omicho Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Jikaseimen Noboru

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kanazawa Noukou Chuka Soba Shinsen.

14:30 · Continue

Higashi Chaya

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kanazawa.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kanazawa Station buses or the Loop Bus; the city has no urban subway, so cluster stops by district. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kanazawa ramen illustrationDay 48KanazawaSeafood dashi · Black ramen+

09:00 · Start

Higashi Chaya

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Kanazawa Noukou Chuka Soba Shinsen

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kanazawa Niboshi Tonkotsu Inoshin.

14:30 · Continue

21st Century Museum

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kanazawa.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kanazawa Station buses or the Loop Bus; the city has no urban subway, so cluster stops by district. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Nagoya ramen illustrationDay 49NagoyaTravel from Kanazawa to Nagoya+

09:00 · Start

Nagoya Castle

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Misen Imaike Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Hanabi Takabata Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Osu lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Nagoya.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya Subway; check whether the attraction departs from Nagoya Station or Sakae. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Nagoya ramen illustrationDay 50NagoyaTaiwan ramen · Maze-soba+

09:00 · Start

Osu lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Hanabi Takabata Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Raamen Ajisai.

14:30 · Continue

Toyota museum

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Nagoya.

18:30 · Evening

Grandma's Japanese cooking class

Cook a traditional Japanese meal with a local host and finish with a tea-ceremony element.

Getting around: Use JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya Subway; check whether the attraction departs from Nagoya Station or Sakae. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Nagoya ramen illustrationDay 51NagoyaTaiwan ramen · Maze-soba+

09:00 · Start

Toyota museum

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Raamen Ajisai

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Raa Menya Shio Soba Shizuku.

14:30 · Continue

Sakae night ramen

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Nagoya.

18:30 · Evening

Osu Kannon street-food tour

Taste Nagoya around Osu Kannon's shopping streets, temples and snack stalls.

Getting around: Use JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya Subway; check whether the attraction departs from Nagoya Station or Sakae. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Nagoya ramen illustrationDay 52NagoyaTaiwan ramen · Maze-soba+

09:00 · Start

Sakae night ramen

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Raa Menya Shio Soba Shizuku

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Shishimaru.

14:30 · Continue

Nagoya Castle

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Nagoya.

18:30 · Evening

Make traditional Japanese sweets

A well-booked hands-on wagashi workshop listed specifically in Nagoya.

Getting around: Use JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya Subway; check whether the attraction departs from Nagoya Station or Sakae. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Nagoya ramen illustrationDay 53NagoyaTaiwan ramen · Maze-soba+

09:00 · Start

Nagoya Castle

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Shishimaru

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Tokugawa-cho Josui.

14:30 · Continue

Osu lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Nagoya.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya Subway; check whether the attraction departs from Nagoya Station or Sakae. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Nagoya ramen illustrationDay 54NagoyaTaiwan ramen · Maze-soba+

09:00 · Start

Osu lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Tokugawa-cho Josui

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Chuka Soba Naru.

14:30 · Continue

Toyota museum

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Nagoya.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya Subway; check whether the attraction departs from Nagoya Station or Sakae. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kyoto ramen illustrationDay 55KyotoTravel from Nagoya to Kyoto+

09:00 · Start

Nishiki Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Inoichi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Gion Duck Noodles.

14:30 · Continue

Kawaramachi lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kyoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Combine subway and rail with walking; city buses can be slow at peak times, so avoid unnecessary cross-city hops. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kyoto ramen illustrationDay 56KyotoDashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Kawaramachi lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Gion Duck Noodles

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Kennin-ji

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kyoto.

18:30 · Evening

Kyoto ramen noodle making

An English-guided noodle-making experience listed by Klook specifically in Kyoto.

Getting around: Combine subway and rail with walking; city buses can be slow at peak times, so avoid unnecessary cross-city hops. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kyoto ramen illustrationDay 57KyotoDashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Kennin-ji

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ginjo Ramen Kubota.

14:30 · Continue

Gion evening bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kyoto.

18:30 · Evening

Cook ramen and paint your bowl

A Kyoto workshop combining ramen cooking, broth making and bowl painting.

Getting around: Combine subway and rail with walking; city buses can be slow at peak times, so avoid unnecessary cross-city hops. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kyoto ramen illustrationDay 58KyotoDashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Gion evening bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ginjo Ramen Kubota

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Inoichi Hanare.

14:30 · Continue

Nishiki Market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kyoto.

18:30 · Evening

Ramen broth class and chopsticks

A Kyoto broth class connected to a Michelin Guide ramen shop, with a custom-chopstick component.

Getting around: Combine subway and rail with walking; city buses can be slow at peak times, so avoid unnecessary cross-city hops. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kyoto ramen illustrationDay 59KyotoDashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Nishiki Market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Inoichi Hanare

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Wajo Ryo Men Sugari.

14:30 · Continue

Kawaramachi lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kyoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Combine subway and rail with walking; city buses can be slow at peak times, so avoid unnecessary cross-city hops. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kyoto ramen illustrationDay 60KyotoDashi · Chicken · Kyoto shoyu+

09:00 · Start

Kawaramachi lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Wajo Ryo Men Sugari

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Takakura Nijo.

14:30 · Continue

Kennin-ji

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kyoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Combine subway and rail with walking; city buses can be slow at peak times, so avoid unnecessary cross-city hops. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Osaka ramen illustrationDay 61OsakaTravel from Kyoto to Osaka+

09:00 · Start

Osaka Castle

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Moeyo Mensuke

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Yashichi.

14:30 · Continue

Nakazakicho lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Osaka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Osaka Metro and the JR Loop Line; select the nearest station exit before setting out. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Osaka ramen illustrationDay 62OsakaTori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night+

09:00 · Start

Nakazakicho lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Yashichi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Joroku.

14:30 · Continue

Kuromon market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Osaka.

18:30 · Evening

Cook with ramen chef Shu

Cook in a real Osaka ramen restaurant with chef Shu and compare several broth styles.

Getting around: Use Osaka Metro and the JR Loop Line; select the nearest station exit before setting out. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Osaka ramen illustrationDay 63OsakaTori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night+

09:00 · Start

Kuromon market

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Joroku

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Strike Ken.

14:30 · Continue

Namba night ramen

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Osaka.

18:30 · Evening

Ramen making near Osaka Castle

A Klook-listed Osaka ramen class near the castle, including a souvenir component.

Getting around: Use Osaka Metro and the JR Loop Line; select the nearest station exit before setting out. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Osaka ramen illustrationDay 64OsakaTori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night+

09:00 · Start

Namba night ramen

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Strike Ken

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Human Beings Everybody Noodles.

14:30 · Continue

Osaka Castle

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Osaka.

18:30 · Evening

Japanese sweets workshop in Osaka

A hands-on Japanese sweets workshop listed specifically in Osaka, useful as a contrasting food-craft experience.

Getting around: Use Osaka Metro and the JR Loop Line; select the nearest station exit before setting out. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Osaka ramen illustrationDay 65OsakaTori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night+

09:00 · Start

Osaka Castle

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Human Beings Everybody Noodles

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji.

14:30 · Continue

Nakazakicho lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Osaka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Osaka Metro and the JR Loop Line; select the nearest station exit before setting out. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Osaka ramen illustrationDay 66OsakaTori paitan · Shoyu · Late-night+

09:00 · Start

Nakazakicho lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku.

14:30 · Continue

Kuromon market

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Osaka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Osaka Metro and the JR Loop Line; select the nearest station exit before setting out. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hiroshima ramen illustrationDay 67HiroshimaTravel from Osaka to Hiroshima+

09:00 · Start

Peace Memorial Park

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Bakudanya Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Tsukemen Honpo Karabu.

14:30 · Continue

Hondori lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hiroshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Hiroshima Station and the streetcar for the center; Miyajima requires a separate rail-and-ferry plan. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hiroshima ramen illustrationDay 68HiroshimaHiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence+

09:00 · Start

Hondori lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Tsukemen Honpo Karabu

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Youki Eba Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Shukkeien

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hiroshima.

18:30 · Evening

Hiroshima nighttime food tour

Taste Hiroshima after dark on a guided local-food walk with recent guest feedback.

Getting around: Use JR to Hiroshima Station and the streetcar for the center; Miyajima requires a separate rail-and-ferry plan. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hiroshima ramen illustrationDay 69HiroshimaHiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence+

09:00 · Start

Shukkeien

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Youki Eba Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Shanghai Sohonten.

14:30 · Continue

Nagarekawa night bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hiroshima.

18:30 · Evening

Hiroshima bar-hopping food tour

An English-guided bar and food tour listed specifically in Hiroshima.

Getting around: Use JR to Hiroshima Station and the streetcar for the center; Miyajima requires a separate rail-and-ferry plan. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hiroshima ramen illustrationDay 70HiroshimaHiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence+

09:00 · Start

Nagarekawa night bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Shanghai Sohonten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menya Masamasa.

14:30 · Continue

Peace Memorial Park

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hiroshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Hiroshima Station and the streetcar for the center; Miyajima requires a separate rail-and-ferry plan. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hiroshima ramen illustrationDay 71HiroshimaHiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence+

09:00 · Start

Peace Memorial Park

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menya Masamasa

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Waga.

14:30 · Continue

Hondori lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hiroshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Hiroshima Station and the streetcar for the center; Miyajima requires a separate rail-and-ferry plan. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Hiroshima ramen illustrationDay 72HiroshimaHiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence+

09:00 · Start

Hondori lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Waga

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kunimatsu.

14:30 · Continue

Shukkeien

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Hiroshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use JR to Hiroshima Station and the streetcar for the center; Miyajima requires a separate rail-and-ferry plan. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Fukuoka ramen illustrationDay 73FukuokaTravel from Hiroshima to Fukuoka+

09:00 · Start

Ohori Park

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hakata Issou

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Shin Shin.

14:30 · Continue

Tenjin lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Fukuoka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Airport, Hakozaki and Nanakuma subway lines plus buses; Hakata and Tenjin are the main transfer hubs. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Fukuoka ramen illustrationDay 74FukuokaHakata tonkotsu · Kaedama+

09:00 · Start

Tenjin lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Shin Shin

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hakata Ikkousha.

14:30 · Continue

Kushida Shrine

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Fukuoka.

18:30 · Evening

Nakasu yatai food tour

Explore Fukuoka's celebrated riverside food stalls on a private two-hour tasting walk through Nakasu.

Getting around: Use the Airport, Hakozaki and Nanakuma subway lines plus buses; Hakata and Tenjin are the main transfer hubs. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Fukuoka ramen illustrationDay 75FukuokaHakata tonkotsu · Kaedama+

09:00 · Start

Kushida Shrine

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hakata Ikkousha

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ganso Nagahamaya.

14:30 · Continue

Nakasu yatai & ramen

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Fukuoka.

18:30 · Evening

Fukuoka food and culture tour

A food-led day from Fukuoka combining Karato Market, sushi and the historic port districts of Mojiko and Kokura.

Getting around: Use the Airport, Hakozaki and Nanakuma subway lines plus buses; Hakata and Tenjin are the main transfer hubs. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Fukuoka ramen illustrationDay 76FukuokaHakata tonkotsu · Kaedama+

09:00 · Start

Nakasu yatai & ramen

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ganso Nagahamaya

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hakata Daruma.

14:30 · Continue

Ohori Park

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Fukuoka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Airport, Hakozaki and Nanakuma subway lines plus buses; Hakata and Tenjin are the main transfer hubs. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Fukuoka ramen illustrationDay 77FukuokaHakata tonkotsu · Kaedama+

09:00 · Start

Ohori Park

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hakata Daruma

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ichiran Main Shop.

14:30 · Continue

Tenjin lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Fukuoka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Airport, Hakozaki and Nanakuma subway lines plus buses; Hakata and Tenjin are the main transfer hubs. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Fukuoka ramen illustrationDay 78FukuokaHakata tonkotsu · Kaedama+

09:00 · Start

Tenjin lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ichiran Main Shop

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hakata Genki Ippai!!.

14:30 · Continue

Kushida Shrine

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Fukuoka.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use the Airport, Hakozaki and Nanakuma subway lines plus buses; Hakata and Tenjin are the main transfer hubs. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kumamoto ramen illustrationDay 79KumamotoTravel from Fukuoka to Kumamoto+

09:00 · Start

Kumamoto Castle

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Tengaiten Kumamoto Station.

14:30 · Continue

Shimotori lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kumamoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kumamoto Station, the city tram and local buses; central sights cluster around the castle and downtown. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kumamoto ramen illustrationDay 80KumamotoGarlic tonkotsu · Mayu+

09:00 · Start

Shimotori lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Tengaiten Kumamoto Station

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Akagumi.

14:30 · Continue

Suizenji Garden

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kumamoto.

18:30 · Evening

Make wagashi in Kumamoto

A small hands-on confectionery experience rooted in Kumamoto's local food culture.

Getting around: Use Kumamoto Station, the city tram and local buses; central sights cluster around the castle and downtown. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kumamoto ramen illustrationDay 81KumamotoGarlic tonkotsu · Mayu+

09:00 · Start

Suizenji Garden

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Akagumi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Hi no Kuni Bunryu Sohonten.

14:30 · Continue

Kamitori evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kumamoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kumamoto Station, the city tram and local buses; central sights cluster around the castle and downtown. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kumamoto ramen illustrationDay 82KumamotoGarlic tonkotsu · Mayu+

09:00 · Start

Kamitori evening

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Hi no Kuni Bunryu Sohonten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo.

14:30 · Continue

Kumamoto Castle

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kumamoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kumamoto Station, the city tram and local buses; central sights cluster around the castle and downtown. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kumamoto ramen illustrationDay 83KumamotoGarlic tonkotsu · Mayu+

09:00 · Start

Kumamoto Castle

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: LIFE IS JOURNEY.

14:30 · Continue

Shimotori lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kumamoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kumamoto Station, the city tram and local buses; central sights cluster around the castle and downtown. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kumamoto ramen illustrationDay 84KumamotoGarlic tonkotsu · Mayu+

09:00 · Start

Shimotori lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

LIFE IS JOURNEY

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Keika Ramen Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Suizenji Garden

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kumamoto.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kumamoto Station, the city tram and local buses; central sights cluster around the castle and downtown. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kagoshima ramen illustrationDay 85KagoshimaTravel from Kumamoto to Kagoshima+

09:00 · Start

Sengan-en

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Ramen Kokinta

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kagoshima Ramen Tontoro Tenmonkan Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Tenmonkan lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kagoshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kagoshima-Chuo Station, city trams and buses; ferry trips require a separate port connection. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kagoshima ramen illustrationDay 86KagoshimaMild tonkotsu · Local pork+

09:00 · Start

Tenmonkan lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Kagoshima Ramen Tontoro Tenmonkan Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Noriichi.

14:30 · Continue

Shiroyama

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kagoshima.

18:30 · Evening

Make miso in Kagoshima

Learn the fundamentals of miso making in an English-guided Kagoshima experience.

Getting around: Use Kagoshima-Chuo Station, city trams and buses; ferry trips require a separate port connection. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kagoshima ramen illustrationDay 87KagoshimaMild tonkotsu · Local pork+

09:00 · Start

Shiroyama

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Noriichi

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Komurasaki Tenmonkan.

14:30 · Continue

Yatai village evening

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kagoshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kagoshima-Chuo Station, city trams and buses; ferry trips require a separate port connection. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kagoshima ramen illustrationDay 88KagoshimaMild tonkotsu · Local pork+

09:00 · Start

Yatai village evening

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Komurasaki Tenmonkan

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Kuroiwa Ramen Honten.

14:30 · Continue

Sengan-en

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kagoshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kagoshima-Chuo Station, city trams and buses; ferry trips require a separate port connection. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kagoshima ramen illustrationDay 89KagoshimaMild tonkotsu · Local pork+

09:00 · Start

Sengan-en

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Kuroiwa Ramen Honten

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Menjin Sato.

14:30 · Continue

Tenmonkan lunch bowl

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kagoshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kagoshima-Chuo Station, city trams and buses; ferry trips require a separate port connection. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

Kagoshima ramen illustrationDay 90KagoshimaMild tonkotsu · Local pork+

09:00 · Start

Tenmonkan lunch bowl

Walk the neighborhood before the busiest lunch window.

12:00 · Ramen

Menjin Sato

Aim for opening or early lunch. Backup: Ramen Kokinta.

14:30 · Continue

Shiroyama

Allow two to three hours and keep the route practical around Kagoshima.

18:30 · Evening

A slow local evening

Return toward your base, browse a food hall or use the backup bowl if lunch sold out.

Getting around: Use Kagoshima-Chuo Station, city trams and buses; ferry trips require a separate port connection. Confirm the official timetable and last return connection.

Before you go: Check the exact branch, opening hours, queue system and payment method. Small ramen counters may close after selling out.

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