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    Hama Cho Hon Ten

    はま長 本店

    Local Favorite
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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

    A fixture of Asahikawa's Sanrokugai entertainment quarter. While primarily a heritage handmade soba house, its late-night kitchen prepares savory Asahikawa soy sauce ramen steeped in rich dashi to satisfy post-izakaya revelers until 2:00 AM.

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    Asahikawa Shoyu Ramen (旭川正油ラーメン) & Ebi Ten Zaru Soba

    Asahikawa Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Soba Broth
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Evening and late-night opening only starting at 18:00. The dining room has traditional tatami seating and counter stools. Ordering ramen as a drinking finisher (shime) is standard practice here alongside their crispy tempura soba. Cash and PayPay accepted.

    Operational note: Historic 90-year-old evening noodle house in 3-jo Dori nightlife quarters; opens 18:00 until late night; serves clear Asahikawa shoyu ramen as a drinking finisher alongside crispy tempura soba; tatami and counter seating; cash and PayPay
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    北海道旭川市3条通6丁目左10号

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Asahikawa Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Soba Broth

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Asahikawa Shoyu Ramen (旭川正油ラーメン) & Ebi Ten Zaru Soba

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    Getting there

    北海道旭川市3条通6丁目左10号

    8 min from Asahikawa

    JR Hakodate Main Line, JR Soya Main Line, JR Sekihoku Main Line

    Hours

    Mon–Thu 18:00–02:00 (L.O. 01:30); Fri–Sat 18:00–02:30 (L.O. 02:00). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Evening and late-night opening only starting at 18:00. The dining room has traditional tatami seating and counter stools. Ordering ramen as a drinking finisher (shime) is standard practice here alongside their crispy tempura soba. Cash and PayPay accepted.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Historic 90-year-old evening noodle house in 3-jo Dori nightlife quarters; opens 18:00 until late night; serves clear Asahikawa shoyu ramen as a drinking finisher alongside crispy tempura soba; tatami and counter seating; cash and PayPay

    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 Hama Cho Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Hama Cho Hon Ten?
    Asahikawa, about a 8-minute walk away. Asahikawa is served by JR Hakodate Main Line, JR Soya Main Line and JR Sekihoku Main Line.
    What should I order at Hama Cho Hon Ten?
    Asahikawa Shoyu Ramen (旭川正油ラーメン) & Ebi Ten Zaru Soba. The kitchen works in Chuka Soba and Soba Broth. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Hama Cho Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Hama Cho Hon Ten open?
    Mon–Thu 18:00–02:00 (L.O. 01:30); Fri–Sat 18:00–02:30 (L.O. 02:00). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Hama Cho Hon Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Hama Cho Hon Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Hama Cho Hon Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Hama Cho Hon Ten.