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    Rokudenya Pontocho

    先斗町 ろくでんや

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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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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 along historic lantern-lit Pontocho Alley, blending collagen-dense Japanese softshell turtle broth with roasted black sesame and chili tare.

    Order This

    Suppon Kurogoma Tantanmen (すっぽん黒胡麻担々麺)

    Tantanmen
    Spicy
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥4,000–4,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the Suppon Black Sesame Tantanmen for a rare medicinal broth profile. Kamogawa river views available in season.

    Operational note: Pontocho alleyway machiya dining room operated by Kiwa Group; combines collagen-rich softshell turtle broth with roasted black sesame tantanmen; table service; official website
    Live announcements:kiwa-group.co.jp
    Card accepted
    Wi-Fi
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府京都市中京区先斗町通四条上ル松本町160

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tantanmen
    Spicy

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥4,000–4,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Suppon Kurogoma Tantanmen (すっぽん黒胡麻担々麺)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市中京区先斗町通四条上ル松本町160

    3 min from Gion-Shijo

    Hours

    11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the Suppon Black Sesame Tantanmen for a rare medicinal broth profile. Kamogawa river views available in season.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Pontocho alleyway machiya dining room operated by Kiwa Group; combines collagen-rich softshell turtle broth with roasted black sesame tantanmen; table service; official website

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

    kiwa-group.co.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    担々麺をください

    Tantanmen 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 Rokudenya Pontocho

    What is the nearest station to Rokudenya Pontocho?
    Gion-Shijo, about a 3-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Rokudenya Pontocho?
    Suppon Kurogoma Tantanmen (すっぽん黒胡麻担々麺). The kitchen works in Spicy. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Rokudenya Pontocho?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner ¥4,000–4,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Rokudenya Pontocho open?
    11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 daily.
    What should I know before visiting Rokudenya Pontocho?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Rokudenya Pontocho?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Rokudenya Pontocho accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Rokudenya Pontocho.