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90 days · Japan-wide

The Ramen Pilgrimage.

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

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.

01SapporoDay 1 in Sapporo · Miso · Butter corn · Curry＋

Morning

Nijo Market

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

Afternoon

Odori Park

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

Today’s bowl

Menya Saimi

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Sapporo 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.
02SapporoDay 2 in Sapporo · Miso · Butter corn · Curry＋

Morning

Odori Park

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

Afternoon

Susukino ramen alley

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

Today’s bowl

Sumire

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Sapporo 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.
03SapporoDay 3 in Sapporo · Miso · Butter corn · Curry＋

Morning

Susukino ramen alley

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

Afternoon

Mt. Moiwa night view

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

Today’s bowl

Ebisoba Ichigen

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Sapporo 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.
04SapporoDay 4 in Sapporo · Miso · Butter corn · Curry＋

Morning

Mt. Moiwa night view

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

Afternoon

Nijo Market

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Shingen

Backup: Aji no Sanpei. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Sapporo 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.
05SapporoDay 5 in Sapporo · Miso · Butter corn · Curry＋

Morning

Nijo Market

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

Afternoon

Odori Park

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

Today’s bowl

Aji no Sanpei

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Sapporo 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.
06HakodateTravel from Sapporo to Hakodate · Shio ramen＋

Morning

Morning Market

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

Afternoon

Bay Area lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Jiyoken Hakodate

Backup: Ajisai Honten Hakodate. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Hakodate 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.
07HakodateDay 2 in Hakodate · Shio ramen＋

Morning

Bay Area lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Motomachi

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

Today’s bowl

Ajisai Honten Hakodate

Backup: Hakodate Shio Ramen Shinano. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Hakodate 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.
08HakodateDay 3 in Hakodate · Shio ramen＋

Morning

Motomachi

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

Afternoon

Mt. Hakodate sunset

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

Today’s bowl

Hakodate Shio Ramen Shinano

Backup: Ryuho Daimon Yokocho. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Hakodate 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.
09HakodateDay 4 in Hakodate · Shio ramen＋

Morning

Mt. Hakodate sunset

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

Afternoon

Morning Market

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

Today’s bowl

Ryuho Daimon Yokocho

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Hakodate 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.
10YamagataTravel from Hakodate to Yamagata · Cold ramen · Spicy miso＋

Morning

Kajo Park

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

Afternoon

Nanokamachi lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Kenchan Ramen Yamagata

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Yamagata 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.
11YamagataDay 2 in Yamagata · Cold ramen · Spicy miso＋

Morning

Nanokamachi lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Bunshokan

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

Today’s bowl

Sakaeya Honten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Yamagata 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.
12YamagataDay 3 in Yamagata · Cold ramen · Spicy miso＋

Morning

Bunshokan

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

Afternoon

Zao culture stop

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

Today’s bowl

Menya Hanagura

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Yamagata 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.
13YamagataDay 4 in Yamagata · Cold ramen · Spicy miso＋

Morning

Zao culture stop

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

Afternoon

Kajo Park

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

Today’s bowl

Jikaseimen Tosaka

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Yamagata 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.
14SendaiTravel from Yamagata to Sendai · Spicy miso · Gyutan ramen＋

Morning

Zuihoden

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

Afternoon

Aoba-dori lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Sendai Chuka Soba Meiten Kaichi Kokubuncho

Backup: DASHIRO Sendai Minamimachidori Honten. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Sendai 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.
15SendaiDay 2 in Sendai · Spicy miso · Gyutan ramen＋

Morning

Aoba-dori lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Sendai Mediatheque

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

Today’s bowl

DASHIRO Sendai Minamimachidori Honten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Sendai 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.
16SendaiDay 3 in Sendai · Spicy miso · Gyutan ramen＋

Morning

Sendai Mediatheque

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

Afternoon

Kokubuncho evening

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

Today’s bowl

Mizusawa Ya

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Sendai 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.
17SendaiDay 4 in Sendai · Spicy miso · Gyutan ramen＋

Morning

Kokubuncho evening

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

Afternoon

Zuihoden

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

Today’s bowl

Sendai Kuroku

Backup: Ramen Jiro Sendai 2. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Sendai 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.
18KitakataTravel from Sendai to Kitakata · Wide noodles · Morning ramen＋

Morning

Morning ramen

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

Afternoon

Kura storehouses

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

Today’s bowl

Bannai Shokudo

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kitakata 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.
19KitakataDay 2 in Kitakata · Wide noodles · Morning ramen＋

Morning

Kura storehouses

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

Afternoon

Retro streets

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

Today’s bowl

Shokudo Hasegawa

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kitakata 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.
20KitakataDay 3 in Kitakata · Wide noodles · Morning ramen＋

Morning

Retro streets

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

Afternoon

Afternoon second bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Kiichi Kitakata

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kitakata 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.
21KitakataDay 4 in Kitakata · Wide noodles · Morning ramen＋

Morning

Afternoon second bowl

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

Afternoon

Morning ramen

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Ippei Kitakata

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kitakata 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.
22NiigataTravel from Kitakata to Niigata · Five local ramen styles＋

Morning

Pia Bandai

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

Afternoon

Furumachi lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Jiro Niigata

Backup: Sankichiya Ekinan Keyakidori. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Niigata 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.
23NiigataDay 2 in Niigata · Five local ramen styles＋

Morning

Furumachi lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Sake museum

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

Today’s bowl

Sankichiya Ekinan Keyakidori

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Niigata 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.
24NiigataDay 3 in Niigata · Five local ramen styles＋

Morning

Sake museum

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

Afternoon

Bandai Bridge evening

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Ittoya

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Niigata 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.
25NiigataDay 4 in Niigata · Five local ramen styles＋

Morning

Bandai Bridge evening

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

Afternoon

Pia Bandai

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Kurai

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Niigata 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.
26TokyoTravel from Niigata to 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.
27TokyoDay 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.
28TokyoDay 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.
29TokyoDay 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.
30TokyoDay 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.
31TokyoDay 6 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

Rokurinsha

Backup: Menya Itto. 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.
32TokyoDay 7 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

Menya Itto

Backup: Kikanbo. 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.
33TokyoDay 8 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

Kikanbo

Backup: Ramen Toy Box. 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.
34YokohamaTravel 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.
35YokohamaDay 2 in Yokohama · Iekei · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Yoshimuraya-style lunch

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

Afternoon

Cup Noodles Museum

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

Today’s bowl

Sugita-ya

Backup: Suehiroya. 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.
36YokohamaDay 3 in Yokohama · Iekei · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Cup Noodles Museum

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

Afternoon

Noge evening

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

Today’s bowl

Suehiroya

Backup: Shina Sobaya Honten. 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.
37YokohamaDay 4 in Yokohama · Iekei · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Noge evening

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

Afternoon

Sankeien Garden

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

Today’s bowl

Shina Sobaya Honten

Backup: Chuka Soba Takano. 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.
38TakayamaTravel from Yokohama to Takayama · Takayama chuka soba＋

Morning

Miyagawa Morning Market

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

Afternoon

Old Town lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Masago Soba

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Takayama 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.
39TakayamaDay 2 in Takayama · Takayama chuka soba＋

Morning

Old Town lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Takayama Jinya

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

Today’s bowl

Tsuzumi Soba

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Takayama 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.
40TakayamaDay 3 in Takayama · Takayama chuka soba＋

Morning

Takayama Jinya

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

Afternoon

Sake brewery walk

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

Today’s bowl

Menya Shirakawa

Backup: Miyagawa Chuka Soba. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Takayama 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.
41TakayamaDay 4 in Takayama · Takayama chuka soba＋

Morning

Sake brewery walk

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

Afternoon

Miyagawa Morning Market

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

Today’s bowl

Miyagawa Chuka Soba

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Takayama 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.
42KanazawaTravel from Takayama to Kanazawa · Seafood dashi · Black ramen＋

Morning

Omicho Market

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

Afternoon

Higashi Chaya

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

Today’s bowl

Kanazawa Men Tsumiki

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kanazawa 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.
43KanazawaDay 2 in Kanazawa · Seafood dashi · Black ramen＋

Morning

Higashi Chaya

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

Afternoon

21st Century Museum

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

Today’s bowl

Menya Taiga

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kanazawa 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.
44KanazawaDay 3 in Kanazawa · Seafood dashi · Black ramen＋

Morning

21st Century Museum

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

Afternoon

Katamachi evening

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

Today’s bowl

Shizenha Ramen Kagura

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kanazawa 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.
45KanazawaDay 4 in Kanazawa · Seafood dashi · Black ramen＋

Morning

Katamachi evening

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

Afternoon

Omicho Market

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

Today’s bowl

Menya Fukuza

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kanazawa 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.
46NagoyaTravel from Kanazawa to Nagoya · Taiwan ramen · Maze-soba＋

Morning

Nagoya Castle

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

Afternoon

Osu lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Misen Imaike Honten

Backup: Menya Hanabi Takabata Honten. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagoya 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.
47NagoyaDay 2 in Nagoya · Taiwan ramen · Maze-soba＋

Morning

Osu lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Toyota museum

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

Today’s bowl

Menya Hanabi Takabata Honten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagoya guide
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48NagoyaDay 3 in Nagoya · Taiwan ramen · Maze-soba＋

Morning

Toyota museum

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

Afternoon

Sakae night ramen

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

Today’s bowl

Raamen Ajisai

Backup: Raa Menya Shio Soba Shizuku. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagoya guide
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49NagoyaDay 4 in Nagoya · Taiwan ramen · Maze-soba＋

Morning

Sakae night ramen

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

Afternoon

Nagoya Castle

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

Today’s bowl

Raa Menya Shio Soba Shizuku

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagoya guide
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50KyotoTravel from Nagoya 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.

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51KyotoDay 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
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52KyotoDay 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.

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53KyotoDay 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
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54KyotoDay 5 in 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 Hanare

Backup: Wajo Ryo Men Sugari. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kyoto guide
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55KyotoDay 6 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

Wajo Ryo Men Sugari

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kyoto guide
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56OsakaTravel 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.

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57OsakaDay 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
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58OsakaDay 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
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59OsakaDay 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
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60OsakaDay 5 in 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

Human Beings Everybody Noodles

Backup: Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Osaka guide
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61OsakaDay 6 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

Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji

Backup: Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Osaka guide
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62KobeTravel from Osaka to Kobe · Chicken paitan · Kobe beef experiments＋

Morning

Kitano

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

Afternoon

Sannomiya lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Tsukemen Shigeta

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kobe guide
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63KobeDay 2 in Kobe · Chicken paitan · Kobe beef experiments＋

Morning

Sannomiya lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Nada sake district

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

Today’s bowl

ENISHI

Backup: Marutaka Chuka Soba Kobe Ninomiya. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kobe guide
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64KobeDay 3 in Kobe · Chicken paitan · Kobe beef experiments＋

Morning

Nada sake district

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

Afternoon

Harborland evening

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

Today’s bowl

Marutaka Chuka Soba Kobe Ninomiya

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kobe guide
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65WakayamaTravel from Kobe to Wakayama · Chuka soba · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Wakayama Castle

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

Afternoon

Burakuricho lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Ide Shoten Honten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Wakayama guide
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66WakayamaDay 2 in Wakayama · Chuka soba · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Burakuricho lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Kishu culture walk

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

Today’s bowl

Yamatame Shokudo

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Wakayama guide
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67WakayamaDay 3 in Wakayama · Chuka soba · Tonkotsu shoyu＋

Morning

Kishu culture walk

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

Afternoon

Station evening bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Marusan

Backup: Seino Kintetsu Wakayama. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Wakayama guide
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68HiroshimaTravel from Wakayama to Hiroshima · Hiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence＋

Morning

Peace Memorial Park

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

Afternoon

Hondori lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Bakudanya Honten

Backup: Tsukemen Honpo Karabu. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Hiroshima guide
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69HiroshimaDay 2 in Hiroshima · Hiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence＋

Morning

Hondori lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Shukkeien

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

Today’s bowl

Tsukemen Honpo Karabu

Backup: Youki Eba Honten. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Hiroshima guide
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70HiroshimaDay 3 in Hiroshima · Hiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence＋

Morning

Shukkeien

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

Afternoon

Nagarekawa night bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Youki Eba Honten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Hiroshima guide
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71HiroshimaDay 4 in Hiroshima · Hiroshima tsukemen · Onomichi influence＋

Morning

Nagarekawa night bowl

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

Afternoon

Peace Memorial Park

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

Today’s bowl

Shanghai Sohonten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Hiroshima 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.
72OnomichiTravel from Hiroshima to Onomichi · Niboshi shoyu · Pork back fat＋

Morning

Temple Walk

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

Afternoon

Hondori lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Onomichi Ramen Maruboshi

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Onomichi guide
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73OnomichiDay 2 in Onomichi · Niboshi shoyu · Pork back fat＋

Morning

Hondori lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Senkoji Ropeway

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

Today’s bowl

Onomichi Ramen Ichibankan

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Onomichi guide
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74OnomichiDay 3 in Onomichi · Niboshi shoyu · Pork back fat＋

Morning

Senkoji Ropeway

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

Afternoon

Waterfront sunset

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

Today’s bowl

Tsutafuji

Backup: Chuka Soba Shu. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Onomichi 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.
75FukuokaTravel from Onomichi to Fukuoka · Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama＋

Morning

Ohori Park

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

Afternoon

Tenjin lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Hakata Issou

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Fukuoka guide
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76FukuokaDay 2 in Fukuoka · Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama＋

Morning

Tenjin lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Kushida Shrine

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

Today’s bowl

Shin Shin

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Fukuoka guide
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77FukuokaDay 3 in Fukuoka · Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama＋

Morning

Kushida Shrine

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

Afternoon

Nakasu yatai & ramen

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

Today’s bowl

Hakata Ikkousha

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Fukuoka 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.
78FukuokaDay 4 in Fukuoka · Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama＋

Morning

Nakasu yatai & ramen

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

Afternoon

Ohori Park

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

Today’s bowl

Ganso Nagahamaya

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Fukuoka guide
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79FukuokaDay 5 in Fukuoka · Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama＋

Morning

Ohori Park

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

Afternoon

Tenjin lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Hakata Daruma

Backup: Ichiran Main Shop. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Fukuoka guide
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80NagasakiTravel from Fukuoka to Nagasaki · Champon · Seafood＋

Morning

Dejima

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

Afternoon

Shinchi lunch champon

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

Today’s bowl

Shikairo

Backup: Kozanro Nagasaki Chinatown Shinkan. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagasaki guide
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81NagasakiDay 2 in Nagasaki · Champon · Seafood＋

Morning

Shinchi lunch champon

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

Afternoon

Glover Garden

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

Today’s bowl

Kozanro Nagasaki Chinatown Shinkan

Backup: Chuka Daihachi Ekimae. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagasaki guide
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82NagasakiDay 3 in Nagasaki · Champon · Seafood＋

Morning

Glover Garden

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

Afternoon

Mt. Inasa night view

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

Today’s bowl

Chuka Daihachi Ekimae

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagasaki guide
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83NagasakiDay 4 in Nagasaki · Champon · Seafood＋

Morning

Mt. Inasa night view

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

Afternoon

Dejima

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

Today’s bowl

Shianbashi Ramen

Backup: Chuka Soba Sasaki Mennosuke. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Nagasaki guide
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84KumamotoTravel from Nagasaki to Kumamoto · Garlic tonkotsu · Mayu＋

Morning

Kumamoto Castle

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

Afternoon

Shimotori lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten

Backup: Ramen Tengaiten Kumamoto Station. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kumamoto guide
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85KumamotoDay 2 in Kumamoto · Garlic tonkotsu · Mayu＋

Morning

Shimotori lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Suizenji Garden

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Tengaiten Kumamoto Station

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kumamoto 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.
86KumamotoDay 3 in Kumamoto · Garlic tonkotsu · Mayu＋

Morning

Suizenji Garden

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

Afternoon

Kamitori evening

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Akagumi

Backup: Hi no Kuni Bunryu Sohonten. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kumamoto guide
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87KumamotoDay 4 in Kumamoto · Garlic tonkotsu · Mayu＋

Morning

Kamitori evening

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

Afternoon

Kumamoto Castle

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

Today’s bowl

Hi no Kuni Bunryu Sohonten

Backup: Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kumamoto guide
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88KagoshimaTravel from Kumamoto to Kagoshima · Mild tonkotsu · Local pork＋

Morning

Sengan-en

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

Afternoon

Tenmonkan lunch bowl

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

Today’s bowl

Ramen Kokinta

Backup: Kagoshima Ramen Tontoro Tenmonkan Honten. Pick one serious bowl today rather than forcing two.

Open ramen map ↗Open Kagoshima guide
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89KagoshimaDay 2 in Kagoshima · Mild tonkotsu · Local pork＋

Morning

Tenmonkan lunch bowl

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

Afternoon

Shiroyama

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

Today’s bowl

Kagoshima Ramen Tontoro Tenmonkan Honten

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kagoshima guide
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90KagoshimaDay 3 in Kagoshima · Mild tonkotsu · Local pork＋

Morning

Shiroyama

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

Afternoon

Yatai village evening

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

Today’s bowl

Noriichi

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

Open ramen map ↗Open Kagoshima guide
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