Saijyou
旭川ラーメン さいじょう 旭川本店
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Established in 1968, Saijo is a renowned Asahikawa veteran shop famed for breaking regional convention by championing shio ramen in a city celebrated for soy sauce. The soup is boiled down from rare black-boned Silkie fowl (Ukokkei) combined with pork bones, vegetables, and mountain spring water. Its clear amber salt soup carries intense poultry sweetness.

烏骨鶏塩ラーメン (Silkie Chicken Shio Ramen) / 旭川正油ラーメン (Asahikawa Shoyu Ramen)
Good to know & entry protocol
While Asahikawa is renowned for shoyu, Saijo signature dish is its Ukokkei Silkie Chicken Shio Ramen. Parking is available beside the shop. Cash and PayPay accepted.
Location
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4-1-18 Shunko 1-jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0871 (北海道旭川市春光1条4-1-18)
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4-1-18 Shunko 1-jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0871 (北海道旭川市春光1条4-1-18)
10 min from Shin-Asahikawa
JR Soya Main Line, JR Sekihoku Main Line
Hours
11:00–19:30 (L.O. 19:00). Closed Thursdays.
Closed: Thursday
Queue & entry protocol
While Asahikawa is renowned for shoyu, Saijo signature dish is its Ukokkei Silkie Chicken Shio Ramen. Parking is available beside the shop. Cash and PayPay accepted.
Ticketing & operational notice: Residential Shunko shop ten minutes from Shin-Asahikawa Station; famous for silkie black chicken herbal shio soup and traditional Asahikawa shoyu; table service; website
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
これをください
Kore o kudasai (This one, please)
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Saijyou
- What is the nearest station to Saijyou?
- Shin-Asahikawa, about a 10-minute walk away. Shin-Asahikawa is served by JR Soya Main Line and JR Sekihoku Main Line.
- What should I order at Saijyou?
- 烏骨鶏塩ラーメン (Silkie Chicken Shio Ramen) / 旭川正油ラーメン (Asahikawa Shoyu Ramen). The kitchen works in Asahikawa Shio (Kogashi Shio) and Miso. Noodles: asahikawa low-hydration medium wavy noodles (低加水中太縮れ麺).
- How much does ramen cost at Saijyou?
- A bowl runs ¥1–¥999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
- When is Saijyou open?
- 11:00–19:30 (L.O. 19:00). Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
- What should I know before visiting Saijyou?
- Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.