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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.

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    Sarashina serves shoyu ramen in the Matsunami 2-chome area of Yamagata near Sakata station. It lists lunch and dinner prices in the ¥1,000–1,999 range and closes on Sundays.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Sundays.

    Operational note: Traditional Yamagata noodle dining room serving light shoyu chuka soba; cash counter only
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    1-chōme-5-22 Higashiyamagata, Yamagata, 990-0022, Japan

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

    1-chōme-5-22 Higashiyamagata, Yamagata, 990-0022, Japan

    Near Sakata

    JR Uetsu Main Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Sundays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Traditional Yamagata noodle dining room serving light shoyu chuka soba; cash counter 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

    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 Sarashina

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