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    Chokotei Misaki

    長好亭 三崎

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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

    Chokotei Misaki operates in the historic castle town and hot spring village of Kaminoyama. The family kitchen prepares gentle, crystal-clear shoyu ramen infused with simmered chicken bones, sweet bonito, and kombu kelp. Firm yellow curly noodles arrive adorned with braised pork chashu, pickled red ginger, and narutomaki fish cakes.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Soba Noodles

    Shoyu
    Toridashi
    Medium wavy yellow egg noodles
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located 10 minutes walk from Kaminoyama Castle and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station. Soba and udon are also served. Order at your table. Cash only.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    山形県上山市三日町1-3-12

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium wavy yellow egg noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Toridashi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Soba Noodles

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    Getting there

    山形県上山市三日町1-3-12

    10 min from Kaminoyama-Onsen

    JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Ou Main Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:00. Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located 10 minutes walk from Kaminoyama Castle and Kaminoyama-Onsen Station. Soba and udon are also served. Order at your table. Cash only.

    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 Chokotei Misaki

    What is the nearest station to Chokotei Misaki?
    Kaminoyama-Onsen, about a 10-minute walk away. Kaminoyama-Onsen is served by JR Yamagata Shinkansen and JR Ou Main Line.
    What should I order at Chokotei Misaki?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Soba Noodles. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Toridashi. Noodles: medium wavy yellow egg noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Chokotei Misaki?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chokotei Misaki open?
    11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:00. Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Chokotei Misaki?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chokotei Misaki?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chokotei Misaki accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.