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    Japanese Noodle Issunboushi

    Japanese Noodle 一寸法師

    Local Favorite
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    Positioned on the scenic slope ascending toward Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Simmers clams, asari, and shijimi into a clear shellfish shoyu soup, served with daily house-made medium-thick noodles, rare chashu, and Saikyo white miso variations.

    Enmusubi (縁結び / Clam & Shellfish Shoyu Ramen) at Japanese Noodle Issunboushi
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    Enmusubi (縁結び / Clam & Shellfish Shoyu Ramen)

    Fish
    Shellfish
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    11 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station or 3 minutes from Gojozaka bus stop. No numbered tickets—guests wait in a physical queue. Daily production is strictly capped at 100 bowls, which regularly sells out before 14:00 on busy days.

    Operational note: Kiyomizudera approach shop produced by style Hayashi; clam and shellfish dashi capped at 100 daily bowls; physical queue outside; cash ticket machine; updates on X and Instagram
    Live announcements:𝕏@issun_b@issunbousi_kyoto
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Vegan options
    Vegetarian options
    Counter seating

    Location

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    京都府京都市東山区清水4丁目148-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Fish
    Shellfish
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Enmusubi (縁結び / Clam & Shellfish Shoyu Ramen)

    Getting there

    京都府京都市東山区清水4丁目148-6

    11 min from Kiyomizu-Gojo

    Keihan Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:30, 17:30–20:00 (strictly 100 bowls/day; closes when sold out). Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    11 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station or 3 minutes from Gojozaka bus stop. No numbered tickets—guests wait in a physical queue. Daily production is strictly capped at 100 bowls, which regularly sells out before 14:00 on busy days.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kiyomizudera approach shop produced by style Hayashi; clam and shellfish dashi capped at 100 daily bowls; physical queue outside; cash ticket machine; updates on X and Instagram

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@issun_b@issunbousi_kyoto

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

    Allergy card

    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Japanese Noodle Issunboushi

    What is the nearest station to Japanese Noodle Issunboushi?
    Kiyomizu-Gojo, about a 11-minute walk away. Kiyomizu-Gojo is served by Keihan Main Line.
    What should I order at Japanese Noodle Issunboushi?
    Enmusubi (縁結び / Clam & Shellfish Shoyu Ramen). Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Japanese Noodle Issunboushi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Japanese Noodle Issunboushi open?
    11:00–15:30, 17:30–20:00 (strictly 100 bowls/day; closes when sold out). Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    Does Japanese Noodle Issunboushi have vegan, vegetarian, or halal ramen?
    Japanese Noodle Issunboushi lists vegan bowls and vegetarian bowls. Confirm at the counter before ordering, since seasonal menus change.
    What should I know before visiting Japanese Noodle Issunboushi?
    Seating is at the counter, children are welcome and there is an English menu.