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    Musou Shin Gion Ten

    無双心 祇園店

    Local Favorite
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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

    Originating in Kameoka, Musou Shin blends pork bones and locally grown Tanba root vegetables into a thick, potage-style broth. Bowls feature house-crafted wheat noodles topped with tender braised chashu, menma, and spring onions.

    Order This

    Musou Shin Ramen (無双心らーめん) & Cheese Tsukemen

    Tori Paitan
    Tonkotsu
    Veggie Potage
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order via the touchscreen ticket machine near the entrance. The shop accepts IC transportation cards and cash. During peak tourist hours around Kennin-ji temple, lines form along the narrow Gion lane. Request the table black shichimi pepper or yuzu peel to cut the rich potage broth midway through your bowl.

    Location

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    京都府京都市東山区小松町558-2

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tori Paitan
    Tonkotsu
    Veggie Potage

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Musou Shin Ramen (無双心らーめん) & Cheese Tsukemen

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市東山区小松町558-2

    5 min from Gion-Shijo

    Keihan Main Line

    Hours

    11:30–23:00 (L.O. 22:30) daily. Irregular holidays.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order via the touchscreen ticket machine near the entrance. The shop accepts IC transportation cards and cash. During peak tourist hours around Kennin-ji temple, lines form along the narrow Gion lane. Request the table black shichimi pepper or yuzu peel to cut the rich potage broth midway through your bowl.

    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 Musou Shin Gion Ten

    What is the nearest station to Musou Shin Gion Ten?
    Gion-Shijo, about a 5-minute walk away. Gion-Shijo is served by Keihan Main Line.
    What should I order at Musou Shin Gion Ten?
    Musou Shin Ramen (無双心らーめん) & Cheese Tsukemen. The kitchen works in Tori Paitan, Tonkotsu and Veggie Potage. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Musou Shin Gion Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Musou Shin Gion Ten open?
    11:30–23:00 (L.O. 22:30) daily. Irregular holidays.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Musou Shin Gion Ten?
    At Musou Shin Gion Ten, 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 Musou Shin Gion Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.