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    Shakuma Ramen

    尺間らーめん

    Local Favorite
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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

    Popular roadside ramen stop situated along Route 57 at the base of Mount Aso. Known by its bold roadside sign proclaiming itself Aso Strongest Ramen. The kitchen serves rich, milky Kumamoto-style pork bone soup infused with fragrant roasted garlic oil and topped with tender braised chashu, kikurage wood-ear mushrooms, and green onions.

    Order This

    尺間らーめん (Shakuma Tonkotsu Ramen) / みそらーめん (Miso Tonkotsu) / ギョーザ (Gyoza)

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Miso Tonkotsu
    Pork Bone Shoyu
    Medium straight noodles (中太ストレート麺)
    ¥1–¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Convenient driving stop on Route 57 through Aso. The signature Shakuma Ramen delivers creamy Kumamoto-style garlic pork bone broth. Large parking lot available.

    Operational note: Aso valley tonkotsu noodle house. Counter seats with order-at-table service and walk-up queue.
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    35-1 Nishimachi, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2222 (熊本県阿蘇市西町35-1)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight noodles (中太ストレート麺)

    Broth

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Miso Tonkotsu
    Pork Bone Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1–¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    尺間らーめん (Shakuma Tonkotsu Ramen) / みそらーめん (Miso Tonkotsu) / ギョーザ (Gyoza)

    Located along National Route 57, an 8-minute walk from JR Ikoi-no-Mura Station. Large dedicated parking lot ideal for travelers driving across the Aso caldera. Spacious interior with counter seats, dining tables, and raised tatami seating for families.

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    Getting there

    35-1 Nishimachi, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2222 (熊本県阿蘇市西町35-1)

    8 min from Ikoi-no-Mura

    JR Hohi Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–20:00. Closed Saturdays.

    Closed: Saturday (irregular closures)

    Queue & entry protocol

    Convenient driving stop on Route 57 through Aso. The signature Shakuma Ramen delivers creamy Kumamoto-style garlic pork bone broth. Large parking lot available.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Aso valley tonkotsu noodle house. Counter seats with order-at-table service and walk-up queue.

    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

    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 Shakuma Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Shakuma Ramen?
    Ikoi-no-Mura, about a 8-minute walk away. Ikoi-no-Mura is served by JR Hohi Main Line.
    What should I order at Shakuma Ramen?
    尺間らーめん (Shakuma Tonkotsu Ramen) / みそらーめん (Miso Tonkotsu) / ギョーザ (Gyoza). The kitchen works in Kumamoto Tonkotsu and Pork Bone Shoyu. Noodles: medium straight noodles (中太ストレート麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Shakuma Ramen?
    Lunch runs ¥1–¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Shakuma Ramen open?
    11:00–20:00. Closed Saturdays. Closed Saturday (irregular closures).
    What should I know before visiting Shakuma Ramen?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shakuma Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shakuma Ramen accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.