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    Rin San

    らーめんの りんさん

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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
    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

    Serving traditional Hakodate salt ramen for over 60 years in the historic Yunokawa hot spring district. The crystal-clear broth extracts pure flavor from pork and chicken bones without cloudiness, finished with thin straight noodles, bamboo shoots, and tender chashu.

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    Traditional Hakodate Shio Ramen (伝統の塩ラーメン) & Gyoza

    Hakodate Shio
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    A small, retro family-run diner. The shop frequently sells out of its daily soup stock by mid-afternoon on weekends. Pair your salt ramen with their handmade pan-fried gyoza. Cash only.

    Operational note: 1948 founding Showa diner in Yunokawa hot spring resort; clear salt broth boiled from pork and chicken bones, paired with handmade pan-fried dumplings; soup often sells out by mid-afternoon; table service; cash only
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    北海道函館市湯川町1-9-13

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Hakodate Shio
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Traditional Hakodate Shio Ramen (伝統の塩ラーメン) & Gyoza

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    Getting there

    北海道函館市湯川町1-9-13

    3 min from Yunokawa-Onsen

    Hakodate City Tram Line 2, Hakodate City Tram Line 5

    Hours

    11:30–19:00 (closes when soup sells out). Closed Fridays.

    Closed: Friday

    Queue & entry protocol

    A small, retro family-run diner. The shop frequently sells out of its daily soup stock by mid-afternoon on weekends. Pair your salt ramen with their handmade pan-fried gyoza. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: 1948 founding Showa diner in Yunokawa hot spring resort; clear salt broth boiled from pork and chicken bones, paired with handmade pan-fried dumplings; soup often sells out by mid-afternoon; table service; cash only

    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 Rin San

    What is the nearest station to Rin San?
    Yunokawa-Onsen, about a 3-minute walk away. Yunokawa-Onsen is served by Hakodate City Tram Line 2 and Hakodate City Tram Line 5.
    What should I order at Rin San?
    Traditional Hakodate Shio Ramen (伝統の塩ラーメン) & Gyoza. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Rin San?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Rin San open?
    11:30–19:00 (closes when soup sells out). Closed Fridays. Closed Friday.
    What should I know before visiting Rin San?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Rin San?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Rin San accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Rin San.