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    Kourai Ken

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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

    Kourai Ken in Nishita 3-chome, Yamagata serves shoyu ramen along with cafeteria dishes and katsu-don. Located near Akayu station with meals priced up to ¥999.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Cafeteria
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Wednesdays.

    Location

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    2-chōme-1-17 Nishita, Yamagata, 990-0831, Japan

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Cafeteria
    Katsu-don

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

    2-chōme-1-17 Nishita, Yamagata, 990-0831, Japan

    Near Akayu

    JR Yamagata Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Wednesdays.

    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 Kourai Ken

    What is the nearest station to Kourai Ken?
    Akayu, a short walk away. Akayu is served by JR Yamagata Line.
    What should I order at Kourai Ken?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen, cafeteria and katsu-don.
    How much does ramen cost at Kourai Ken?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Kourai Ken open?
    Closed Wednesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kourai Ken?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kourai Ken accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.