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    JIROCHO Hon Ten

    ラーメン 次郎長 森町本店

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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

    A southern Hokkaido legend situated in coastal Mori-machi north of Hakodate. Renowned for its bubbling wok-tossed miso soup rich with garlic, ground sesame, and thick lard, poured over springy curly egg noodles.

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    Koku-Uma Miso Ramen (コク旨味噌ラーメン) & Jigoku Ramen

    Miso
    Kotteri
    Spicy Miso
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Mori-machi is famous across Japan for Ikameshi (squid rice), and Jirocho is its undisputed ramen champion. If you enjoy spicy heat, order the 'Jigoku' (Hell) Ramen graduated by spice tiers. Large dedicated parking lot.

    Operational note: Historic Mori-machi destination shop; deep rich miso soup brewed with Hokkaido pork bone stock; parking lot in front; cash payment

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    北海道茅部郡森町字新川町221-4

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Miso
    Kotteri
    Spicy Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Koku-Uma Miso Ramen (コク旨味噌ラーメン) & Jigoku Ramen

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    Getting there

    北海道茅部郡森町字新川町221-4

    8 min from Mori

    JR Hakodate Main Line, JR Muroran Main Line

    Hours

    Mon–Tue & Thu–Fri 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00; Sat–Sun–Hol 11:30–20:00 (L.O. 19:30). Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Mori-machi is famous across Japan for Ikameshi (squid rice), and Jirocho is its undisputed ramen champion. If you enjoy spicy heat, order the 'Jigoku' (Hell) Ramen graduated by spice tiers. Large dedicated parking lot.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Historic Mori-machi destination shop; deep rich miso soup brewed with Hokkaido pork bone stock; parking lot in front; 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

    味噌ラーメンをください

    Miso 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 JIROCHO Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to JIROCHO Hon Ten?
    Mori, about a 8-minute walk away. Mori is served by JR Hakodate Main Line and JR Muroran Main Line.
    What should I order at JIROCHO Hon Ten?
    Koku-Uma Miso Ramen (コク旨味噌ラーメン) & Jigoku Ramen. The kitchen works in Kotteri and Spicy Miso. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at JIROCHO Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999.
    When is JIROCHO Hon Ten open?
    Mon–Tue & Thu–Fri 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00; Sat–Sun–Hol 11:30–20:00 (L.O. 19:30). Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at JIROCHO Hon Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does JIROCHO Hon Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.