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    Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho

    京都ラーメン研究所

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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

    Located 250 meters north of Toji Temple's five-story pagoda and a short walk from Kyoto Station. Simmers classic Kyoto pork bone and soy sauce broth laced with back fat, paired with tender rolled chashu and sliced green onions.

    Order This

    Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (しょうゆとんこつラーメン) & Doro-doro Tonkotsu

    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000 lunch · ¥1,000-¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    3 minutes walk from Kintetsu Toji Station or 7 minutes from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo West Exit. Free spicy pickled greens (karashi takana) available on the counter. Customers can specify noodle firmness.

    Operational note: Toji temple neighborhood shop; thick pork bone soy sauce broth served with complimentary spicy pickled greens; ticket machine; website
    Live announcements:@kyoto_ramenkenkyusyokyoto-raken.jp
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    京都府京都市南区西九条横町17

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000 lunch · ¥1,000-¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (しょうゆとんこつラーメン) & Doro-doro Tonkotsu

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市南区西九条横町17

    3 min from Toji

    Kintetsu Kyoto Line, JR Tokaido Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:00, 17:30 (Mon 18:00)–24:00 (L.O. 23:30) daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    3 minutes walk from Kintetsu Toji Station or 7 minutes from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo West Exit. Free spicy pickled greens (karashi takana) available on the counter. Customers can specify noodle firmness.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Toji temple neighborhood shop; thick pork bone soy sauce broth served with complimentary spicy pickled greens; ticket machine; website

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

    @kyoto_ramenkenkyusyokyoto-raken.jp

    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 Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho

    What is the nearest station to Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho?
    Toji, about a 3-minute walk away. Toji is served by Kintetsu Kyoto Line and JR Tokaido Line.
    What should I order at Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho?
    Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (しょうゆとんこつラーメン) & Doro-doro Tonkotsu. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho?
    Lunch runs Under ¥1,000 and dinner ¥1,000-¥1,999.
    When is Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho open?
    11:30–15:00, 17:30 (Mon 18:00)–24:00 (L.O. 23:30) daily.
    What should I know before visiting Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kyoto Ramen Kenkyusho accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.