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    Tsubo no Hana

    つぼの華

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    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

    Located at the foot of Mount Bandai, brewing rich soy broth with mineral spring water and serving extra-thick, hand-cut undulating noodles with deep chew.

    Order This

    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば) & Ninniku Chuka Soba

    Shoyu
    Miso
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    An 8-minute walk from JR Bandaimachi Station along the Ban'etsu West Line. Spacious free customer parking on premises.

    Operational note: Roadside ramen and teishoku diner at the foot of Mount Bandai. In-person line and cash payment.

    Location

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    福島県耶麻郡磐梯町大字磐梯字山道348-2

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば) & Ninniku Chuka Soba

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    Getting there

    福島県耶麻郡磐梯町大字磐梯字山道348-2

    8 min from Bandaimachi

    Hours

    11:00–15:30. Irregular holidays.

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    An 8-minute walk from JR Bandaimachi Station along the Ban'etsu West Line. Spacious free customer parking on premises.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Roadside ramen and teishoku diner at the foot of Mount Bandai. In-person line and cash payment.

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Tsubo no Hana

    What is the nearest station to Tsubo no Hana?
    Bandaimachi, about a 8-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Tsubo no Hana?
    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば) & Ninniku Chuka Soba. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Miso. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tsubo no Hana?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Tsubo no Hana open?
    11:00–15:30. Irregular holidays. Closed Irregular.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tsubo no Hana?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tsubo no Hana accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.