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    Jinpei Shokudo

    じんぺい食堂

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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

    Community diner in Yamato west of central Kitakata. The shop serves straightforward Kitakata-style soy sauce ramen with clear pork bone and vegetable soup, complemented by classic shokudo lunch sets, fried rice, and katsudon.

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    ラーメン (Shoyu Ramen) / 味噌ラーメン (Miso Ramen) / 焼肉定食 (Yakiniku Teishoku)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Medium-thick curly noodles (中太縮れ麺)
    ¥1–¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    A peaceful stop if exploring the Yamato soba and countryside region west of Kitakata station. Order the classic ramen and gyoza set. Cash only.

    Operational note: Rural Yamato district diner in western Kitakata. Order at table, walk-up line.
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    Yamato-machi, Kitakata, Fukushima (福島県喜多方市山都町)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick curly noodles (中太縮れ麺)

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1–¥999

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    Recommended order

    ラーメン (Shoyu Ramen) / 味噌ラーメン (Miso Ramen) / 焼肉定食 (Yakiniku Teishoku)

    Located 5 minutes on foot from JR Yamato Station on the Ban-etsu West Line. Offers cozy table and tatami seating popular with local railway travelers and town residents.

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    Getting there

    Yamato-machi, Kitakata, Fukushima (福島県喜多方市山都町)

    5 min from Yamato

    JR Ban-etsu West Line

    Hours

    11:00–19:00.

    Closed: Irregular closures

    Queue & entry protocol

    A peaceful stop if exploring the Yamato soba and countryside region west of Kitakata station. Order the classic ramen and gyoza set. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Rural Yamato district diner in western Kitakata. Order at table, walk-up line.

    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 Jinpei Shokudo

    What is the nearest station to Jinpei Shokudo?
    Yamato, about a 5-minute walk away. Yamato is served by JR Ban-etsu West Line.
    What should I order at Jinpei Shokudo?
    ラーメン (Shoyu Ramen) / 味噌ラーメン (Miso Ramen) / 焼肉定食 (Yakiniku Teishoku). The kitchen works in Shio. Noodles: medium-thick curly noodles (中太縮れ麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Jinpei Shokudo?
    A bowl runs ¥1–¥999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Jinpei Shokudo open?
    11:00–19:00. Closed Irregular closures.
    What should I know before visiting Jinpei Shokudo?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Jinpei Shokudo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Jinpei Shokudo accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.