Ramen Japan
    Back to Yamagata

    Mitoya

    みと屋

    Local Favorite
    Shop Photo

    Sign in to submit a field report

    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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    Mitoya in Yamadera, Yamagata serves shoyu ramen and is also recorded as offering soba and a cafe with Japanese sweets. Located 4 minutes from Yamadera station, it suits lunch visits in the ¥1,000–1,999 range.

    Order This

    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Soba
    Cafe featuring Japanese sweets
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Yamadera, 4 minutes walk.

    Operational note: Historic Yamadera foothill noodle restaurant operating since 1954; serves winter handmade bamboo-beaten ramen and seasonal tori chuka alongside soba; official website
    Live announcements:mitoya-yamadera.jp
    Card accepted

    Location

    Loading…

    4 min from Yamadera

    Open in Google Maps

    What to expect

    Noodles

    Soba
    Cafe featuring Japanese sweets
    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

    Convert with YenPocket →

    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

    Ticket Machine Button & Price Map

    Standard button translation map for Mitoya.

    Previewing Button 1 of 8

    Give-to-Get: Unlock All 8 Ticket Machine Translations

    Submit 1 quick field update on any shop you have visited, scan a machine photo, or sign in to permanently unlock ticket layouts across all 1,457 shops.

    Sign In

    Getting there

    Exact street address is not yet confirmed.

    4 min from Yamadera

    JR Yamagata Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Yamadera, 4 minutes walk.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Historic Yamadera foothill noodle restaurant operating since 1954; serves winter handmade bamboo-beaten ramen and seasonal tori chuka alongside soba; official website

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

    mitoya-yamadera.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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

    Allergy card

    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

    Need spoken Japanese audio and offline dietary cards?Japan Food Allergy & Celiac App →

    Questions about Mitoya

    What is the nearest station to Mitoya?
    Yamadera, about a 4-minute walk away. Yamadera is served by JR Yamagata Line.
    What should I order at Mitoya?
    Shoyu. Noodles: soba, cafe featuring japanese sweets and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Mitoya?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mitoya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mitoya accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Mitoya.