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    Sumiyoshi Shokudo

    すみよし食堂

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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 right by Kurokawa Onsen's tranquil river valley, serving comforting bowls of soy ramen and spicy Aso takana mustard green rice.

    Order This

    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Takana Fried Rice (高菜めし)

    Shoyu
    Chintan
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Conveniently situated 2 minutes from Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Association and hot spring trail. Cash only.

    Operational note: Historic hot spring town diner in Kurokawa Onsen. Cash only, walk-up queue outside shop.

    Location

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    熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺6603

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Chintan

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Takana Fried Rice (高菜めし)

    食券

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    Getting there

    熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺6603

    2 min from Kurokawa Onsen

    Hours

    11:00–16:00. Irregular holidays.

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    Conveniently situated 2 minutes from Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Association and hot spring trail. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Historic hot spring town diner in Kurokawa Onsen. Cash only, walk-up queue outside shop.

    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 Sumiyoshi Shokudo

    What is the nearest station to Sumiyoshi Shokudo?
    Kurokawa Onsen, about a 2-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Sumiyoshi Shokudo?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Takana Fried Rice (高菜めし). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Chintan. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Sumiyoshi Shokudo?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Sumiyoshi Shokudo open?
    11:00–16:00. Irregular holidays. Closed Irregular.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Sumiyoshi Shokudo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Sumiyoshi Shokudo accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.