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    Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso

    中華そば処 琴平荘

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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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

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    Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso operates inside a seaside inn along the Sea of Japan in Sanze. The inn serves ramen exclusively during the winter months from October to May. Master Takahiro Kakegami transformed his family's off-season ryokan into one of Japan's most revered pilgrimage spots. The golden broth simmers charred flying fish (tobiuo/ago), dried mackerel, domestic pork bones, and chicken carcases. Hand-massaged wavy noodles yield a silky and buoyant chew beneath tender braised chashu.

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    Chuka Soba Assari (中華そば あっさり) & Kotteri with Back Fat

    Shoyu
    Ago Dashi
    Chintan
    Thick hand-kneaded high-hydration wavy noodles
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Open only from October 1 to May 31. Numbered entry tickets are distributed starting at 08:00 inside the inn lobby. Waits routinely reach two to three hours on weekends. Large tatami banquet hall seating overlooks the coastline.

    Operational note: Winter-only seaside ryokan ramen pilgrimage spot (open October through May). Master posts operational updates and seasonal schedules on his official blog at konpirasou.sanze.jp. No official SNS accounts.
    Live announcements:konpirasou.sanze.jp
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    山形県鶴岡市三瀬己381-46

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thick hand-kneaded high-hydration wavy noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Ago Dashi
    Chintan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba Assari (中華そば あっさり) & Kotteri with Back Fat

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    Getting there

    山形県鶴岡市三瀬己381-46

    20 min from Sanze

    JR Uetsu Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:00 (October 1 to May 31 only). Closed Thursdays and Fridays. Closed for summer season.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Open only from October 1 to May 31. Numbered entry tickets are distributed starting at 08:00 inside the inn lobby. Waits routinely reach two to three hours on weekends. Large tatami banquet hall seating overlooks the coastline.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Winter-only seaside ryokan ramen pilgrimage spot (open October through May). Master posts operational updates and seasonal schedules on his official blog at konpirasou.sanze.jp. No official SNS accounts.

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

    konpirasou.sanze.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

    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 Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso?
    Sanze, about a 20-minute walk away. Sanze is served by JR Uetsu Main Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso?
    Chuka Soba Assari (中華そば あっさり) & Kotteri with Back Fat. The kitchen works in Shoyu, Ago Dashi and Chintan. Noodles: thick hand-kneaded high-hydration wavy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso open?
    11:00–14:00 (October 1 to May 31 only). Closed Thursdays and Fridays. Closed for summer season. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.