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    Ramen Gyan.

    ラーメンぎゃん。

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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

    Located in the Yumenoyu onsen parking lot 3 minutes walk from Aso Station, Ramen Gyan is known for its 8:00 AM morning service. The kitchen simmers rich tonkotsu and seafood-pork broths alongside clear clam salt soup, paired with a choice of thin, thick, or wavy noodles.

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    Tonkotsu Ramen & Tsukemen

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Shio
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Morning ramen starts at 8:00 AM; located inside Yumenoyu parking area.

    Operational note: Aso city rich tonkotsu counter. Instagram announces daily operating hours and soup availability.
    Live announcements:@ramen_gyan.gyan.gyaaan
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    Location

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    1539-2-B Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Shio

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Tonkotsu Ramen & Tsukemen

    食券

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    Getting there

    1539-2-B Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225

    3 min from Aso

    JR Hohi Main Line

    Hours

    Mon-Sat: 08:00-14:00; Sun & Holidays: 08:00-17:00; Closed: Tue

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Morning ramen starts at 8:00 AM; located inside Yumenoyu parking area.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Aso city rich tonkotsu counter. Instagram announces daily operating hours and soup availability.

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

    @ramen_gyan.gyan.gyaaan

    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 Ramen Gyan.

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Gyan.?
    Aso, about a 3-minute walk away. Aso is served by JR Hohi Main Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Gyan.?
    Tonkotsu Ramen & Tsukemen. The kitchen works in Gyokai and Shio. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Gyan.?
    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 Ramen Gyan. open?
    Mon-Sat: 08:00-14:00; Sun & Holidays: 08:00-17:00; Closed: Tue Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Gyan.?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Gyan.?
    At Ramen Gyan., 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 Ramen Gyan. accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.