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    Sakaeya Honten

    坂家本店

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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

    Sakaeya Honten in Nanukamachi 5-chome, Yamagata serves shoyu ramen and noodles 18 minutes from Yamagata station. It offers lunch and dinner options up to ¥999.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Noodles
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Wednesdays.

    Operational note: Originator of Yamagata cold ramen (hiyashi ramen); seasonal chilled broth served with ice cubes.
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    18 min from Yamagata

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

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    18 min from Yamagata

    JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Ou Main Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Wednesdays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Originator of Yamagata cold ramen (hiyashi ramen); seasonal chilled broth served with ice cubes.

    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 Sakaeya Honten

    What is the nearest station to Sakaeya Honten?
    Yamagata, about a 18-minute walk away. Yamagata is served by JR Yamagata Shinkansen and JR Ou Main Line.
    What should I order at Sakaeya Honten?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Sakaeya Honten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Sakaeya Honten open?
    Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Sakaeya Honten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Sakaeya Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Sakaeya Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.