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    Kaede Seimenjo

    楓製麺所

    Local Favorite
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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Kaede Seimenjo produces handmade noodles on-site in Shirataka to celebrate the craft of fresh wheat milling. The rich soup combines dried sardine niboshi with pork stock to produce an amber broth packed with savory umami. The thick wavy noodles hold an energetic snap that defines this noodle-makers counter.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Tsukemen

    Shoyu
    Niboshi
    Tonkotsu
    Thick wavy in-house made wheat noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order at the ticket vending machine inside. Cash only. Excellent stop for noodle enthusiasts seeking in-house factory ramen in the Yamagata countryside.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    山形県西置賜郡白鷹町大字荒砥乙542-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thick wavy in-house made wheat noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Niboshi
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Tsukemen

    食券

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    Getting there

    山形県西置賜郡白鷹町大字荒砥乙542-1

    10 min from Takatama

    Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30. Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order at the ticket vending machine inside. Cash only. Excellent stop for noodle enthusiasts seeking in-house factory ramen in the Yamagata countryside.

    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 Kaede Seimenjo

    What is the nearest station to Kaede Seimenjo?
    Takatama, about a 10-minute walk away. Takatama is served by Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line.
    What should I order at Kaede Seimenjo?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Tsukemen. The kitchen works in Shoyu, Niboshi and Tonkotsu. Noodles: thick wavy in-house made wheat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Kaede Seimenjo?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Kaede Seimenjo open?
    11:00–14:30. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Kaede Seimenjo?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kaede Seimenjo?
    At Kaede Seimenjo, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Kaede Seimenjo accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.