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    Ganso Nagahamaya

    元祖長浜屋

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Opened in 1952 next to the Nagahama fish market, Ganso Nagahamaya invented the concept of kaedama noodle refills for hurried fishmongers. Light pork broth and salty shredded pork rest over ultra-thin noodles boiled in seconds.

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    Ramen (ラーメン) & Kaedama Noodle Refill

    Tonkotsu
    Nagahama-style
    Ultra-thin straight noodles
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order as soon as you enter by shouting your noodle preference: 'Katai' (firm), 'Nama' (extra firm), and 'Naashi' (less grease). Green tea pours from large tin teapots on the communal tables.

    Operational note: ganso-nagahamaya.co.jp (Kaedama origin)
    Live announcements:ganso-nagahamaya.co.jp
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    福岡県福岡市中央区長浜2-5-25 トラ斯特長浜 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thin straight noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Nagahama-style

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン) & Kaedama Noodle Refill

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市中央区長浜2-5-25 トラ斯特長浜 1F

    8 min from Akasaka

    Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line

    Hours

    06:00–01:45 daily.

    Closed: None (except New Year period)

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order as soon as you enter by shouting your noodle preference: 'Katai' (firm), 'Nama' (extra firm), and 'Naashi' (less grease). Green tea pours from large tin teapots on the communal tables.

    Ticketing & operational notice: ganso-nagahamaya.co.jp (Kaedama origin)

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

    ganso-nagahamaya.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 Ganso Nagahamaya

    What is the nearest station to Ganso Nagahamaya?
    Akasaka, about a 8-minute walk away. Akasaka is served by Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line.
    What should I order at Ganso Nagahamaya?
    Ramen (ラーメン) & Kaedama Noodle Refill. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Nagahama-style. Noodles: ultra-thin straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ganso Nagahamaya?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ganso Nagahamaya open?
    06:00–01:45 daily. Closed None (except New Year period).
    What should I know before visiting Ganso Nagahamaya?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ganso Nagahamaya?
    At Ganso Nagahamaya, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Ganso Nagahamaya accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.