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    Hachiya Asahikawa Honten

    蜂屋 旭川本店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Established in 1947, Hachiya shares founding honors for classic Asahikawa ramen alongside Aoba. The soup melds pork bone marrow and dried horse mackerel (aji) dashi, topped by a dense sheet of burnt black lard (kogashi lard) that seals in boiling heat. Pale, low-hydration wavy noodles absorb the smoky, savory fish broth without softening excessively.

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    Shoyu Ramen (しょうゆラーメン) / Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン)

    Asahikawa Ramen
    Shoyu
    Kogashi Lard
    In-house low-hydration pale wavy noodles
    Under ¥1,000 lunch · None dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Asahikawa-Yojo Station. Staff will ask your preferred lard level ('abura no ryo'); choose 'futsu' (standard) or 'koime' (extra charred lard) for the authentic smoky experience.

    Operational note: 1947 Asahikawa pillar famous for burnt lard and aji fish double soup; active updates across both channels
    Live announcements:𝕏@hachiya19471208@hachiya19471208
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    北海道旭川市3条通15丁目左8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    In-house low-hydration pale wavy noodles

    Broth

    Asahikawa Ramen
    Shoyu
    Kogashi Lard

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000 lunch · None dinner

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu Ramen (しょうゆラーメン) / Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン)

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    Getting there

    北海道旭川市3条通15丁目左8

    5 min from Asahikawa-Yojo

    JR Sekihoku Main Line

    Hours

    10:00–15:30 (last order 15:20). Closed Wednesdays (open if holiday).

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Asahikawa-Yojo Station. Staff will ask your preferred lard level ('abura no ryo'); choose 'futsu' (standard) or 'koime' (extra charred lard) for the authentic smoky experience.

    Ticketing & operational notice: 1947 Asahikawa pillar famous for burnt lard and aji fish double soup; active updates across both channels

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

    𝕏@hachiya19471208@hachiya19471208

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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

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    Questions about Hachiya Asahikawa Honten

    What is the nearest station to Hachiya Asahikawa Honten?
    Asahikawa-Yojo, about a 5-minute walk away. Asahikawa-Yojo is served by JR Sekihoku Main Line.
    What should I order at Hachiya Asahikawa Honten?
    Shoyu Ramen (しょうゆラーメン) / Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン). The kitchen works in Asahikawa Ramen and Kogashi Lard. Noodles: in-house low-hydration pale wavy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Hachiya Asahikawa Honten?
    Lunch runs Under ¥1,000 and dinner None. Cards are accepted.
    When is Hachiya Asahikawa Honten open?
    10:00–15:30 (last order 15:20). Closed Wednesdays (open if holiday). Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Hachiya Asahikawa Honten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Hachiya Asahikawa Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Hachiya Asahikawa Honten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Hachiya Asahikawa Honten.