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    Joshin Ya

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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

    Joshin Ya serves nostalgic, additive-free ramen five minutes south of Kokusai Center Station. The master brews clean dashi from chicken frames, bonito shavings, and kelp without chemical enhancers. Diners select either thin curly Nagoya noodles or smooth straight Tajimi noodles to suit their preference.

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    Additive-Free Chuka Soba (無化調中華そば・名古屋麺/多治見麺選択)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Choice of Nagoya-men (curly) or Tajimi-men (straight)
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Kokusai Center Station Exit 3. Choose between curly 'Nagoya-men' or silky straight 'Tajimi-men' when seated.

    Operational note: Chemical-free additive-free chuka soba
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    愛知県名古屋市中村区名駅5-31-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Choice of Nagoya-men (curly) or Tajimi-men (straight)

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Additive-Free Chuka Soba (無化調中華そば・名古屋麺/多治見麺選択)

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    Getting there

    愛知県名古屋市中村区名駅5-31-1

    5 min from Kokusai Center

    Nagoya Subway Sakura-dori Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Kokusai Center Station Exit 3. Choose between curly 'Nagoya-men' or silky straight 'Tajimi-men' when seated.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Chemical-free additive-free chuka soba

    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 Joshin Ya

    What is the nearest station to Joshin Ya?
    Kokusai Center, about a 5-minute walk away. Kokusai Center is served by Nagoya Subway Sakura-dori Line.
    What should I order at Joshin Ya?
    Additive-Free Chuka Soba (無化調中華そば・名古屋麺/多治見麺選択). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: choice of nagoya-men (curly) or tajimi-men (straight).
    How much does ramen cost at Joshin Ya?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Joshin Ya open?
    11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Joshin Ya?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Joshin Ya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Joshin Ya accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.