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    Goju Ban

    五十番

    Local Favorite
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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

    A local pillar of southern Yamagata's Takahata ramen culture. Boils a clear, aromatic soy sauce broth infused with subtle beef bone and dried bonito essence, poured over hand-crimped, medium-wavy curly noodles.

    Order This

    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men

    Takahata Chuka Soba
    Shoyu
    Gyukotsu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Lunchtime service only (closes at 15:00). Best reached by taxi or rental car from JR Takahata Station (approx 8 min drive). Hand-crimped curly noodles have exceptional broth cling. Cash only.

    Location

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    山形県東置賜郡高畠町大字高畠702-7

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Takahata Chuka Soba
    Shoyu
    Gyukotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men

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    Getting there

    山形県東置賜郡高畠町大字高畠702-7

    35 min from Takahata

    JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Ou Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 daily (lunch only). Irregular holidays.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Lunchtime service only (closes at 15:00). Best reached by taxi or rental car from JR Takahata Station (approx 8 min drive). Hand-crimped curly noodles have exceptional broth cling. 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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 Goju Ban

    What is the nearest station to Goju Ban?
    Takahata, about a 35-minute walk away. Takahata is served by JR Yamagata Shinkansen and JR Ou Main Line.
    What should I order at Goju Ban?
    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Gyukotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Goju Ban?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999.
    When is Goju Ban open?
    11:00–15:00 daily (lunch only). Irregular holidays.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Goju Ban?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Goju Ban accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.