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    Ramen Touhichi

    らぁ麺 とうひち

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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

    A celebrated Kyoto destination near Shugakuin Station, Touhichi crafts pure jidori chicken shoyu ramen using heritage Tamba Kurodori fowl and raw unpasteurized Kiage soy sauce. Glossy golden chicken fat floats over fragrant amber broth, accompanied by house-extruded flat noodles and delicate pink pork chashu.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Consistently recognized among Kyoto's premier ramen artisans. The Torisoba (chicken shoyu) is the essential bowl to order. Ticket machine accepts cash only.

    Operational note: Pure chicken shoyu chintan; posts TableCheck reservation slots, walk-in availability, and holiday calendars.
    Live announcements:𝕏@touhichi_ramen@touhichi_

    Location

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    Yamabana Hatanocho 10-1, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

    Yamabana Hatanocho 10-1, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

    4 min from Shugakuin

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Consistently recognized among Kyoto's premier ramen artisans. The Torisoba (chicken shoyu) is the essential bowl to order. Ticket machine accepts cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Pure chicken shoyu chintan; posts TableCheck reservation slots, walk-in availability, and holiday calendars.

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

    𝕏@touhichi_ramen@touhichi_

    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 Ramen Touhichi

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Touhichi?
    Shugakuin, about a 4-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Ramen Touhichi?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Touhichi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Ramen Touhichi open?
    11:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Touhichi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Touhichi accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.