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    Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten

    九州じゃんがら らーめん 原宿店

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    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.

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    Tonkotsu specialist founded in 1984 and noted as an early driver of the tonkotsu ramen boom, located in Harajuku. Offers ramen, tsukemen and abura-soba at lunch and dinner prices under ¥999.

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    Kyushu tonkotsu ramen — one of Tokyo's most iconic tonkotsu chains since 1984

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Under ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Open daily 10:00-22:00 with no regular closures; 1-3 minutes from Meiji-jingumae or Harajuku stations.

    Operational note: Harajuku branch operating above Omotesando junction; mild tonkotsu with optional slow-simmered kakuni and mentaiko toppings; ticket ordering at entrance; official website
    Live announcements:𝕏@kyushujangarasn@kyushujangarasnkyushujangara.co.jp

    Location

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    Harajuku, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Abura-soba

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Under ¥999

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    Kyushu tonkotsu ramen — one of Tokyo's most iconic tonkotsu chains since 1984

    Kyushu Jangara is a Tokyo tonkotsu institution since 1984, with the Harajuku branch being especially famous — reportedly a favourite of the late Kurt Cobain during his Tokyo visits. Rich, creamy pork bone broth.

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    Getting there

    Harajuku, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

    3 min from Harajuku

    JR Yamanote Line

    Hours

    Open daily, often late

    Queue & entry protocol

    Open daily 10:00-22:00 with no regular closures; 1-3 minutes from Meiji-jingumae or Harajuku stations.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Harajuku branch operating above Omotesando junction; mild tonkotsu with optional slow-simmered kakuni and mentaiko toppings; ticket ordering at entrance; official website

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

    𝕏@kyushujangarasn@kyushujangarasnkyushujangara.co.jp

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten

    What is the nearest station to Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten?
    Harajuku, about a 3-minute walk away. Harajuku is served by JR Yamanote Line.
    What should I order at Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten?
    Kyushu tonkotsu ramen — one of Tokyo's most iconic tonkotsu chains since 1984. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and abura-soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten?
    A bowl runs Under ¥999.
    When is Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten open?
    Open daily, often late
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.