7 Best Ramen Restaurants in Kyoto Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-Date: Mar 10, 2025

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Kyoto, a tourist destination well known across the world, is filled with many unique attractions such as historical buildings and its local cuisine. It is also known by the locals as a battlefield for ramen supremacy! This article highlights 7 ramen shops to look out for in Kyoto.

1. Japanese Noodle Issunbousi

Japanese Noodle Issunbousi is renowned for its flavorful ramen, starting early each morning. Its highlight, the Japanese Black Sirloin Ramen (10 servings daily), features a rich broth and premium beef slice, paired with housemade noodles and rare char siu. The cozy black-and-white interior, themed after Issunboushi (a Japanese folktale), creates a serene dining atmosphere. With just 10 counter seats, it’s perfect for solo visitors, dates, or family outings. Conveniently located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, it’s a must-try stop during sightseeing.

Japanese Noodle Issunbousi

Open: Breakfast 8:00 am - 10:30 am / Lunch 10:30 am - Until 100 servings are sold out
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop / Go south on Prefectural Road No. 143 and turn left at the Kiyomizu-michi intersection / Go down Kiyomizu-zaka and turn left at the third corner
Address: 4-148-6, Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki Murasaki

1. Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki Murasaki (Kyoto)

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Since its first opening in 2004, this ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodles) restaurant have garnered so much popularity in Kyoto that it has since opened in Kyoto Tower. Their light, refined soy sauce soup is made using broth extracted from boiling locally produced ingredients, such as dried sagoshi (young Spanish mackerel) from Wakasa Bay and chicken bones, for a long period of time. Taste this soup in the [Raku] (1,080 JPY), where you get to choose up to 4 toppings. The [Tsukesoba] (900 JPY) is another one of their beloved dishes. They also offer alcoholic drinks at affordable prices, as well as items that are usually reserved as toppings for noodles, such as bamboo shoots or roast pork slices.

Kyoto Senmaru Shakariki murasaki

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
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3. Gion Shirakawa Ramen

In Kyoto, a city where tradition and gourmet cuisine coexist, Gion Shirakawa serves unique ramen in the retro-styled Kyoto Furukawacho Shopping Arcade. The chef, trained at a renowned Hokkaido restaurant, crafts popular miso ramen with a sharp, refreshing Kyoto-developed flavor. The restaurant, with foreign-language menus and English support, is accessible for both locals and international guests. It embodies the owner and staff's dedication to pleasing the diverse clientele visiting Kyoto.

Gion Shirakawa Ramen

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on Kyoto Municipal Subway
Address: 567-26, Kitagumi, Inari-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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4. Ramen Iccho (Nishi-Maizuru)

Ramen Iccho is famous for its rich tonkotsu soup. Their [Tonkotsu Ramen] (700 JPY) has a thick white soup with irresistible umami and is so popular that they even sell it as take away. They use plenty of Kyoto ingredients, such as the local brand pork Bihada for their roasted pork slices or Kujo negi (spring onions). The medium-thin noodles are made from domestically grown wheat and water from Fushimi, Kyoto, and match the soup very nicely. For another 380 JPY, with any ramen, you can also get rice and a single side dish like karaage (deep-fried items) or croquette to go with the ramen, which makes for a very filling meal. Passionate words dedicated to describing the owner's feelings towards making ramen can also be found on the walls of this exotic place.

Ramen Iccho

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Opening hours 11:00 - 01:00 / [Sunday, Holidays] Opening hours 11:00 - 00:00
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 980 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: From the Maizuru exit of the Maizuru-Wakasa expressway take Route 27 north. At the "Ote" intersection take the turn for Miyazu and it is on your right.
Address: 82 Hiranoya , Maizuru, Kyoto Map

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5. Shinpukusaikan Tenjingawa Branch (Uzumasa Tenjingawa)

7. Shinpukusaikan Tenjingawa Branch (Uzumasa Tenjingawa)

Shinpukusaikan Tenjingawa Branch has over 70 years of history in Kyoto, and their specialty is none other than their dark-colored soup. Their specialty [Chinese-style Soba] (650 JPY) is an addictive dish with plenty of spring onions and roast pork slices. Voluminous set meals are also available for 900 JPY, and you can choose to have the [Chinese-style Soba] with a small bowl of fried rice, a small [Chinese-style Soba] with dumplings and rice, and so on. Both the soy sauce fried rice and dumplings that come in these set meals are popular choices on their own. They even serve a boiled egg for free every day but Sunday and any national holidays. There are cushions on the floor, so even kids can sit and enjoy themselves while they eat. Beloved by the locals, this place has earned plenty of repeat customers over the years.

Shinpukusaikan Tenjingawa Branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:40 pm)
*Set meals are served until 2:00 pm on Sundays and national holidays.
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 750 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Address: 33, Umezu Minamihiro-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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6. Wajoryomen Sugari (Karasuma)

Wajoryomen Sugari is the third branch opened by the tsukemen specialty restaurant, Takakura Nijo. If you do visit this place, the one dish that everyone must try is the [Motsu Soba] (850 JPY, comes with an egg). Inside the soup, you'll find grilled small intestines taken from a local cow, which is rare since only 4 kg can be obtained from a single cow. In order to really bring out the best of the offal, the chefs here developed a soup that used both chicken and dried fish. The specially selected egg used acts as a contrasting element, and if you break the yolk, the yellow goodness will flow out and mix with the noodles so that diners may enjoy the changing flavors. They also offer curry tsukemen and motsu soba made with ramen noodles, so come and try out this hidden gem!

Wajoryomen Sugari

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Address: 471-1, Kannondo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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7. HALAL WAGYU RAMEN SHINJUKU-TEI Gion Kyoto

HALAL WAGYU RAMEN SHINJUKU-TEI Gion Kyoto stands out as a dedicated halal restaurant where Muslim diners can comfortably enjoy authentic Japanese ramen culture. The establishment focuses on providing international visitors with a memorable culinary experience, utilizing 100% halal ingredients across its entire menu. Guests can relax in a comfortable environment staffed by Muslim personnel and equipped with an on-site prayer room. The signature offering features carefully selected, tender A5-grade halal Wagyu beef, creating an unforgettable meal that has earned high praise from travelers exploring Japan.

HALAL WAGYU RAMEN SHINJUKU-TEI Gion Kyoto

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday] 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line
Address: Section D, B1F, Shijo-dori Gion Bldg., 288 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map

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Kyoto, one of Japan's biggest tourist spots, is a place where you can enjoy Japan's history along with one of the country's soul foods, ramen. How about finding the perfect bowl of ramen while exploring this wonderous city?

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