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    Drive-in Shibakusa

    ドライブイン芝草

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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

    Drive-in Shibakusa operates alongside Route 49 in Nishiaizu with retro roadside diner seating and tatami rooms. The kitchen stirs wok-fried vegetables into deep red-miso pork broth served over curly noodles.

    Order This

    Miso Ramen (みそラーメン) & Torikara Teishoku

    Miso
    Shoyu
    Medium wavy noodles
    Kitakata noodles
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the miso ramen with a side plate of crispy fried chicken karaage. The roadside property provides free vehicle parking.

    Operational note: Mountain highway rest stop diner in West Aizu famous for vegetable miso ramen. In-person line.
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    Location

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    福島県耶麻郡西会津町野沢字北山乙839-43

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium wavy noodles
    Kitakata noodles

    Broth

    Miso
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Miso Ramen (みそラーメン) & Torikara Teishoku

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    Getting there

    福島県耶麻郡西会津町野沢字北山乙839-43

    15 min from Nozawa

    JR Ban-etsu West Line

    Hours

    11:00–19:30. Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the miso ramen with a side plate of crispy fried chicken karaage. The roadside property provides free vehicle parking.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Mountain highway rest stop diner in West Aizu famous for vegetable miso ramen. In-person line.

    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

    味噌ラーメンをください

    Miso 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 Drive-in Shibakusa

    What is the nearest station to Drive-in Shibakusa?
    Nozawa, about a 15-minute walk away. Nozawa is served by JR Ban-etsu West Line.
    What should I order at Drive-in Shibakusa?
    Miso Ramen (みそラーメン) & Torikara Teishoku. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: medium wavy noodles and kitakata noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Drive-in Shibakusa?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Drive-in Shibakusa open?
    11:00–19:30. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Drive-in Shibakusa?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Drive-in Shibakusa?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Drive-in Shibakusa accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.