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    Ramen Santoka Biei Ten

    らーめん山頭火 美瑛店

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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
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    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

    Ramen Santoka Biei Ten is located in Asahikawa near Biei station and serves ramen with recorded prices up to ¥999 for both lunch and dinner.

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    Mild White Tonkotsu Shio Ramen & Toroniku

    Tonkotsu
    Shio
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Biei.

    Operational note: Biei roadside branch of Santouka; gentle simmered pork bone shio broth paired with melting pork cheek slices; table service; website
    Live announcements:santouka.co.jp

    Location

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    北海道上川郡美瑛町大町2丁目6-37

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Shio

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Mild White Tonkotsu Shio Ramen & Toroniku

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    Getting there

    北海道上川郡美瑛町大町2丁目6-37

    10 min from Biei

    Hours

    11:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30). Open daily.

    Closed: Open daily

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Biei.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Biei roadside branch of Santouka; gentle simmered pork bone shio broth paired with melting pork cheek slices; table service; website

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

    santouka.co.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai

    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 Ramen Santoka Biei Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Santoka Biei Ten?
    Biei, about a 10-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Ramen Santoka Biei Ten?
    Mild White Tonkotsu Shio Ramen & Toroniku. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Santoka Biei Ten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Ramen Santoka Biei Ten open?
    11:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30). Open daily. Closed Open daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Santoka Biei Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Santoka Biei Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.