Cup Noodles Museum

Tourist attraction · Yokohama-shi

Cup Noodles Museum

Tourist attraction · Yokohama-shi

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2 Chome-3-4 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan

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Dive into the quirky world of instant ramen at this family-friendly museum in Yokohama, where you can craft your own customized Cup Noodles and soak up the fascinating history of the beloved snack.  

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"Learn about the history of instant ramen and Cup Noodles inventor Momofuku Ando at one of two museums, in Osaka and Yokohama." - Sophie Friedman

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Pao Lorica

Google
Took shelter from the intense heat outside here. For 500 yen entrance it was a nice experience to see cup noodles and for 500 more a chance to make your own little cup noodle mix. There is a story which I will not spoil in this musuem and it is not a bad quick side trip. It has a lot of activities for kids too.

Erine Salamanca

Google
Such a fun and unique experience! As an adult, I didn’t expect to enjoy the Cup Noodles Museum this much. But making my own custom cup noodle was honestly the highlight. You get to design your cup, choose your soup base and toppings, and watch it get sealed right in front of you. It’s creative, interactive, and surprisingly satisfying! The museum also has cool exhibits on the history of instant noodles and some quirky photo spots. It’s well-organized, affordable, and great for all ages. Highly recommend if you’re in the area even more fun with friends or family!

V Lian

Google
Fantastic experience at Cup Noodle Museum. Friendly staff and interesting activities with the kids (tweens). It is recommended to book the ramen noodle workshop in advance. 90 min workshop done in pair. Good experience to learn the process of making instant ramen. I also booked the cup noodle factory activity, but it seems to me that we can just join in the activity without booking. The food court is not that special for me as the noodles are mostly asian, which i am familiat with.

Jovan

Google
FUN! Make sure to book things in advance, unlike what we did. We missed out on chicken ramen factory, but we did get making our own cup noodle. Definitely fun for everyone. The noodle market/bazaar was more of nostalgic value, not necessarily accurate representation of authentic tastes of all the countries, A+ for presentation and theme, B- for flavors (for the marketplace). The museum overall was A+.

Anthony W. Johnson Sr

Google
I recently visited the Cup Noodle Museum, and I have to say, it was a pretty awesome experience! The whole process of learning about the history of cup noodles was fascinating. They really go into detail about how this iconic snack came to be. One of the highlights for me was getting to create my own personalized noodle mix. It was so much fun to choose different flavors and ingredients and then design my own cup. Seeing my design come to life was a cool touch. And the best part? I got to enjoy my custom noodles right there in their little restaurant! It was great to savor the noodles after all that creativity. Overall, I’d definitely recommend checking out the Cup Noodle Museum if you're looking for something unique and fun.

Gisela Setyawan

Google
Adding this museum last minute during trip — and still get the tickets for two — 2 days in advance by keep reloading the website between 10-11pm Japan time. The experience is one of a kind, inspiring and interesting considering the museum also provides interactions. The create-your-own-cupnoodle is definitely my fave. I get to make my own Japanese curry-cheese-cheese-pork combo. Even the museum store is cute. They have the cup noodle scented candle 😂Will recommend this place for a friend who don’t know what else to do in Tokyo: do a day trip or two to Yokohama area. It’s fun and less crowded and has its own uniqueness.

Serene Lim

Google
Fun ~ small place but quite inspiring to hear about the unrelenting business spirit of the cup noodles founder. Saw people get turned away at 5.29pm. I came around 4+ and no more slot to customize my own cup noodles :( come earlier! No need advance reservations (I guess for some extra activities then you will need to). Nice view of the port from level 4 outdoors

Wynn C

Google
Students can get in for free. Need to purchase tickets advance. 500 yen to visit the museum. 500 yen to make your own cup noodle. There’s food court to taste noodles from all over the world. That’s extra $$ too. Overall fun experience.
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Doug L.

Yelp
This was my second visit to the museum but this time with my youngest daughter. It was actually a late decision to visit due to rain in Tokyo. We arrived around 2pm and the chicken ramen experience was sold out but we did grab the 4pm ticket for the make your own cup of ramen. Had to do one of them since the last visit one year ago was sold out. We wandered through the entire museum on the second floor starting with the ramen cube that traced instant ramen's flavors, packaging and types since the original. A short and interesting movie about the founder and his quest to develop instant ramen was next. It covered a lot of the displays and exhibits one would later see that were mainly printed in Japanese. Once the movie wrapped up, we exited to a room that contained a replica of the home where instant ramen was first made. We then followed the path to see and read more on ramen's evolution (including making it to space) and its founder's life, Momofuku Ando. For those details only written in Japanese signs I used Papago to translate (not 100% success but we got the gist). There were a number of interactive exhibits for kids and a playground on the fourth floor. The biggest draw for both kids and adults was the ramen factory and if luckier then a ticket for the chicken ramen cooking class. We killed some time in their international Noodles Bazaar on the 4th floor and ate the original chicken ramen, laksa and mie goreng. Don't expect much for the inexpensive prices. They also served dessert including shaved ice. When our timeslot came up for the cup ramen we started with purchasing an empty cup (¥500) and then directed to a table to draw whatever we wanted on the cup. We then queued to fill up our cup with noodles and our choice of toppings. You have one year to eat your creation if you choose to! The final and probably the best hands on part of the process was placing the finished cup ramen in its protective packaging and pumping it full of air. Not your typical souvenir!
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Alan L.

Yelp
Very fun museum to view the history of cup noodles and how it all began. The story of how it came to be is quite simple, and I'm honestly impressed at how they were able to stretch it out to be a 45 minute ish museum experience, complete with a short video skit. Going for the make your own cup noodles experience is definitely a must when visiting. It was only 1000 yen, but it did feel a tad bit sleazy when you pay 500 yen first to get a spot, and then when your time comes just to have to pay another 500 yen to get the cup to make your noodles in. Would have rather just had paid it upfront. The experience of making your own cup noodles is as you expect. You get the cup and decorate it with markers, and then choose your ingredients. The actual making experience is honestly very hands off and not much to write about. The noodles we made were delicious though! Thoroughly enjoyed them as a midnight snack later that day. There is also a noodle bazaar location were you can taste noodles from all over the world for 500 yen a bowl. This included beef noodle soup, laksa, mie goreng, and others. The portion sizes are absolutely tiny though, so don't treat it as a full meal - treat it like a tasting experience instead.
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Ry T.

Yelp
A fun place to visit with the family. One of the rooms has a historic view of how instant ramen started with the first package evolving to hundred over the decades. Tons of packs of ramen and cup of noodles to look at. Another is a mock of the small cabin the founder used to serve as his kitchen to create instant ramen. The event to learn to make your own ramen package requires reservations and is usually sold out. Cost of tickets at time of arrival to do this is $10 pp USD. It's worth the fun and is like a cooking class. Ingredients are pre-measured and the instructions are all done by a teacher who shows you how but the entire staff speaks to you in Japanese. It's like making pasta but the noodles are cooked first you and after it's steamed and fried, you package the noodles and seal it to eat later or carry home. I ate mine back at home and it was good but too salty. Later, we made our own cup of noodle. You pay at the dispenser to get one cup per person, decorate it at the table, line up and the staff load your cup with the pre cooked dry noodles, and choice of 4 toppings. I picked the cute chicken designed fish cake as one of my toppings. The cups are sealed and you get to take that home in a bubble bag if you choose but I ate mine the next day. There's a gift shop near the entrance to buy noodles, mochi and souvenirs.
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Paul C.

Yelp
Third time's a charm. Literally. You see, Cup Noodles Museum (CNM) in Yokohama has been on my go to list on my recent trips to Tokyo but with so many attractions and accommodating my travel mate's schedule, I never made it to CNM. In 1958, Mr. Momofuku Ando created chicken ramen and in 1971, Mr. Ando created Cup Noodles, the very first instant noodles in a cup that set off the instant ramen industry. Nissin CNM opened in Yokohama and then another one in Ikeda (Osaka) in 1999. CNM in Yokohama has 4 levels where you can witness and participate in creating your own cup of noodles and for a nominal fee you can also sign up for cooking classes where you actually make chicken ramen under staff supervision. In addition to exhibits and visuals, there's also a gift shop that's located on the ground level to pick up gifts and souvenirs. They also have a Noodles Bazaar located on 4F, where you are able to grab a Scooby Snack. I'm not sure if the themes change but the ones that got my attention were Laksa (Malaysia) and Mie Goreng (Indonesia) which I found equally delicious. The curiosity got the best of me of the ramen flavor ice cream that is unique but sadly it's just not for me. These items are purchased via vending machine where you select your entry that generates tickets for you to submit to the staff. Being a popular tourist attraction that doesn't break the bank, foot traffic is heavy here. There were many students on field trips who came to CNM the day I showed up. The younger ones can get excited and loud so there were times where I wanted to leave early regardless we weren't done because of excessive excitement. I highly recommend you making reservations if are seeking to partake in the Chicken Ramen Factory. Classes were fully booked on the day I went which is unfortunate for the same day walk in hopefuls. You can now book your tickets 3 months in advance online. Overall, I had a great time at CNM where I finally made my way here after several failed attempts. It is indeed far from my base of Ikebukuro. I'm not eager for a return visit unless there are friends or family who want to explore CNM.
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Anna S.

Yelp
What a wonderful experience! We made the mistake of showing up on a Tuesday but they were closed. It's okay because our hotel was close by. At least we got some souvenirs beforehand. We went back the next day right around opening. Kids are free to get in and cup of noodles personalized were only $5. I think you can only use card to purchase the experience on the vending machine. You can even learn to make noodles but we didn't sign up for that. We all took our time to design our cups before filling them up. Then we were allowed to seal the cups in a bag. Since there's no way we can fit more in our bags, I just wrapped my cup up and tied it with the strings provided. Worth checking out while you're in town. Did I mention kids are FREE?
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Erica B.

Yelp
the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama is a delightful addition to any Tokyo itinerary, especially if you're a fan of ramen or unique hands-on experiences. It's important to note that you'll need to make a reservation in advance for this attraction. The process is straightforward: sign up for a time slot through their website and ensure you arrive on time, as they have a strict 15-minute policy for cancellations. Once you're there, you're in for a treat. The experience begins with a fascinating video on the history of ramen, setting the stage for the fun that follows. You'll then be paired up and guided through the process of creating your own custom ramen from scratch. This includes mixing ingredients, rolling out the pasta noodles yourself, and watching the staff fry the noodles in hot oil right before your eyes. It's a unique and engaging way to appreciate the art of ramen-making. After your personalized ramen is prepared and packaged, complete with some cool ramen-themed freebies, you move on to the Cup Noodles section of the museum. Here, you can purchase a cup of noodles for just 100 yen, decorate your cup, and choose your favorite seasonings and toppings. They then vacuum-seal it, making it a perfect keepsake--or a meal if you choose to consume it within 30 days. One of the highlights of the visit is the museum's café, where you can try the infamous Cup Noodles ice cream. This ice cream features a vanilla base with chicken flavoring and real meat and vegetable toppings. It's certainly an acquired taste, but it's a fun and memorable experience to say the least. Overall, the Cup Noodles Museum is a charming and budget-friendly attraction that offers a unique glimpse into Japanese food culture. It's a great way to create lasting memories while enjoying a bit of ramen history. Whether you're crafting your own noodles or savoring some quirky ice cream, it's definitely worth a visit when in Japan.
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Tiffany C.

Yelp
Fantastic experience. We signed up for their chicken ramen experience about a month prior. Initially my dad didn't want to go but by the time we finished it was one of his favorite activities we did in Japan. They made it easy to do and the staff is assigned to four people and was great at helping each of us. It was fun to make your own ramen with the cute chicken bananas that you can keep and they let you take pictures when the ramen is ready to cook. You get to basically do/see everything from start to finish. We also were able to sign up for the create your own ramen activity that was low key but also fun. You get to choose 4 ingredients you normally don't see in the USA (like crab, fish cake, mascot fish cake, cheese, etc) and you can design your cup and secure it in a inflatable carrier that didn't pop on the airplane :). Museum is small and can go through it in a few mins. We watched the film which was nice ...if you watch the film, no need to read the captions on the wall. The gift shop has a lot of ramen to buy and neat gifts but it's too bad we didn't have more room in the luggage to buy! There's also a neat ramen bowl with a top you can get. BUT do note it is quite a walk from the train station. Not easy to do with disabilities or elderly. Be prepared or take taxi for those who can't walk
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Sapphire M.

Yelp
This experience was so much fun! It also had a lot of cool history on how cup noodles and packaged ramen came to be in relation to Japan's own history. There's an exhibit and film on the second floor, with creative ramen art pieces. Sometimes museum films can get boring, but the one they featured was fun and animated, so your eyes don't start drooping towards the end. When we got to the upper floor to make our own cup noodles, we waited in line to buy the cup from the vending machine and then were shown to a table with markers to design our cup. This is fun because you can let your creativity/inner child come out. There are staff members everywhere to walk you through the entire process, and they let you participate as much as possible. You get to choose one broth and four toppings. Unfortunately, all the broths have pork in their base, so they're not vegetarian friendly. You can still bring your cup home as a souvenir or gift it to someone, though! Yokohama is only a 30-minute train ride from Tokyo, so it's easy to get to the museum.
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Chris Y.

Yelp
Enjoy the Cup of Noodle Museum if you're in Yokohama or visiting Tokyo! Learn about the origin of this iconic instant ramen creation and its founder, Momofuku Ando, who sought a way to address the post-war food shortage. Museum admission for the self-guided tour is ¥500 for adults (downloadable to your cellphone). The Chicken Ramen Factory (to make ramen noodles) and the My Cup Noodles Factory (design your own original ramen) are available for additional charge. Go online to check in advance if these attractions are available on day of your visit, since they do sell out. The Instant Noodles History Cube shows you the vast history and array of instant noodles around the world. At the Momofuku Theater and Momofuku's Work Shed, you can't help but to be inspired by the founder's creativity, six keywords, and his persistence. After your tour, check out the Noodles Bazaar where you can purchase different kinds of noodles from around the world. There are automated vending machines to order the noodles and beverages of your choosing. Water is also available at no charge. Stop by the Museum Shop for souvenirs relating to instant noodles. Storage lockers of various sizes are conveniently available for rent so you can enjoy your visit. I was pleasantly surprised to get the modest rental fee refunded when we cleared our locker.
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Takashi Y.

Yelp
Here you can make your own cup noodles. It is a wonderful place for children and adults alike. Inside the museum, visitors can learn about the history of Cup Noodles and see the designs of Cup Noodles from past generations. I definitely recommend this place.
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Ed U.

Yelp
Cup Noodles Museum / Yokohama -- I have to admit that a museum dedicated to packaged styrofoam cups of instant noodles struck me as rather absurd. Back when I was on a strict budget during my college years through my early twenties, I bought Cup Noodles and Top Ramen with some frequency and often let them collect dust in my cupboard. Sodium concerns aside, I preferred Sapporo Ichiban myself. When Jamie W. and I were strolling along the Yokohama waterfront, we saw the large, plain four-story building housing the museum and thought it might be amusing to peruse. I was pretty surprised how intensely crowded it was. Lots of families all around, pure chaos, and beyond the standard ¥500 admission, they offered a clever gimmick of allowing people create their own Cup Noodles including redesigning the cup. Jamie and I took a pass on that exercise, but we did inspect all the historic cups and instant noodle packages on display in the Instant Ramen History Cube (photo: https://yelp.to/QE4f05YAkh). We were then grouped into a queue to enter a theater where we watched a fifteen-minute animated documentary of founder Momofuku Ando's life. He passed away in 2007 at age 96. There were no English subtitles, so we had to guess what they were saying. When the film ended, the hostess led us to the real museum. You'd think he invented gravity by the way Ando's life and accomplishments were presented in excruciating detail. There was a recreation of the rustic cabin where he apparently invented instant ramen in 1958 as well as an interactive section and a couple of Instagram posing areas. Otherwise, it consisted of a lot of information panels in Japanese. Yet, none of the language barriers appeared to bother the throngs of foreign tourists toting their vacuum-sealed bags of self-made cups of Cup Noodles. We passed on the more intensive Chicken Ramen Factory experience since it was more time and money. We also skipped the pan-Asian food court. The doohickey machine in the front window was fun to watch though (video: https://yelp.to/2z4yUN9pnn). We probably should've gone to the ramen museum across town. RELATED - Exploring Japan? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2qrUBZo
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Tracy L.

Yelp
We had such a good time at this interactive museum. I pre-booked the first chicken ramen class for the day, so that is where we started off. If I remember correctly, the class was 90 minutes. You start by putting your things down, getting an apron and bandana and getting washed up. After that (no photos allowed during the parts where you are actually making the noodles) one employee guides 3 pairs of people through the class. Our group mostly spoke English and the employee guide knew enough English to get us through easily. The ramen making was fun and we all learned a bit about the procedures and controls over making the perfect quick cook ramen. After the class we went to design our own Cup O Noodle cup and customize our noodle flavor inside. That was fun and entertaining as well. Afterwards we went upstairs to eat in their super cute themed-food court. Each noodle stall from all over Asia served smaller bowls of noodle, but we found the servings to be the perfect size to try a few different types. What we did try was all delicious. I believe we spent just over 3 hours in the museum. It was a half hour train ride from Tokyo (we had an express train) and it was well worth the day trip to go experience.
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Cathrin P C.

Yelp
This was honestly overhyped by social media with all the influencers carrying their souvenir cup noodle. Cost is 1000yen for adults. You also pay to make your own cup noodle. They move you through the process with expert efficiency because there are A LOT of people coming here, including lots of school field trips. You can also sign up to make a different kind of ramen that seems a little more complex but you get to wear a chicken bandanna so I'm sure some IG influencer will hype that up as well. Honestly it was not that exciting, even if we do like to eat instant noodle. There's a food court on one of the levels that looked really cool, like you're actually transported to some ramen alleyways. The whole place is probably just good for picture taking. Hi
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Mike L.

Yelp
I'm not going to say the Cup Noodles Museum is the best time ever but it was more fun than I expected. It was cool to learn about the history and evolution of Cup Noodles since I probably ate quite a few of them growing up, I didn't realize there would be multiple levels and multiple decades worth of content. It was particularly fun to make a custom cup noodles, which you have to pay extra for, but it was cool seeing how they do it from the packing, drying and sealing the cups. There were other classes and paid experiences that were full the time we went. They also had restaurants featuring different noodle dishes from different Asian cultures.
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Linda M.

Yelp
This is a must if you visit Yokohama!!! Super fun and definitely worth it. Book in advance so you don't miss out!
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Kenny N.

Yelp
Great spot to see and learn about cup noodles. They have a little museum with the history of all the noodles and when they came out. There also a little store in the front of merch. You will need to buy a buy for each event you want to do. You can make your own cup noodle which you need a ticket for and then once you get to the area it is another 500 yen for the cup. Or you can sign up to make instant chicken ramen. You get to make the noodles and design your bag and even seal it up for you to take home.
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Pei Ting L.

Yelp
I missed out on this during my last trip to Japan so I'm super excited that I finally got to visit on my most recent trip to Japan. It's such a fun and quick activity to do while in Japan and makes for a great souvenir. One thing I do recommend though is to avoid coming here on the weekends. We went on a weekend and it was filled with families and the lines were long.
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Jennifer H.

Yelp
If you love Cup Noodles you must visit this place! There are historical displays and a video about the history of Cup Noodles and the founder that are so interesting. To top it off they have interactive kitchens where you can make your own Cup Noodles or Chicken Ramen. For each activity you must have a separate ticket or reservation so be sure to check the website prior to going so you know what the current reservation system is. At the Cup Noodle making station we were able to color the outside of the cup, take it to the kitchen line (cafeteria style) and add toppings to our liking then watch it get packaged up. In the Chicken Ramen kitchen you get to make the ramen from scratch. It was fun for both the adults and kids! With all the activities and eating lunch in their food court we ended up spending several well worth it hours there.
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Tiffany W.

Yelp
Fun stop to see the progression of cup of noodles and you can make your own custom cup of noodles in the factory! Go early bc tickets do sell out. The quality of the noodles so great as well. They're so much better than buying them at the local grocery in the US
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David L.

Yelp
You have to come to one of these once . The place shows you the history of their ramen and it's pretty cool. They bus kids in to this one. It is pretty big place. We have been to the other one when my wife and I came in 2019. So we brought our daughter here this time to make her own ramen. It's really neat. You grab a noodle cup and design your own art on the outside of the cup. Then you go to the workers and pick out what you want in your ramen and they put the ramen in the cup and add what toppings and flavor you want . They seal it up and give you an air tight pouch to transport it home. Really neat. The place had a full kitchen where they teach the kids how to make the ramen and other stuff they put into the cup. Upstairs is a restaurant with different vendors that make ramen in different styles and you can try them all.
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Jen M.

Yelp
I was traveling with a couple ramen lovers so of course this was gonna be a stop on our itinerary. Since i am a planner, i tried to make reservations for this place but there are no reservation for just the entry. We caught the train from tokyo and it took about an hour to get to yokohama. We got here around 10:15 am (they open at 10) and it was already pretty bustling. If you dont go early, you may miss your chance to make your own cup o noodle cup! They only sell a certain amount each day and the first 2 time slots were already filled by the time we purchased our tickets. We were able to buy tickets to the 11:30 time slot which gave us a little time to walk around and see the museum. I did not know there were so many different versions and flavors of ramen!!! You will be SO surprised at how many varieties of ramen there are! It was def cool to see. About 10 min before our cup making time slot, we made our way upstairs to where a TON of people were. There was a line to check in to your time, a line to get your cup, and a line to be shown to your drawing/coloring table. Dont get me wrong tho, even tho it was crowded, it was extremely organized. After decorating your cup, you make your way to another lonnnnnng line to watch them fill your cup with noodles and the toppings you want added. It is neat process to watch! Check out the picture i took of the toppings that were available when we went. I chose green onion, kim chee, tamago, and garlic (you can choose 4). After that's all done, you pack up your cup in a bag puff up the bag so your cup wont smash. And dont forget the bright red string to add to the "bag" so you can wear it as a crossbody. Cup-o-noodle-crossbody is about to be the new Chanel, i can just picture it now. There is of course a place to eat all types of noodles which is what we did next! There was of course a line to get in to the eating area but it went surprisingly fast. After getting your table, you can go the different "countries" to purchase your ticket from the machine and turn it in for your noodle dish. You could also purchase drinks and ice cream tickets from that same machine but the dessert tickets had to be turned in at the dessert area. We tried noodles from Italy and Korea and the basic chicken flavored ramen which is the most popular. Oh, and If you didnt try the cup o noodle soft serve, did you REALLY do the cup o noodle museum!? It sounded disgusting but it is just something you HAVE to try. I took one bite and it reminded me of chicken in a biscuit crackers, which i never liked. My son on the other hand, ate almost the whole thing. I had to wash my one bite down with one of our other desserts, the mango shave ice which was so yummy. It was like bingsu, the korean shave ice. Would def recommend that. Of course we had to stop by the gift shop and get some omiyage for our friends and family back home. This is def a must do for any tourist and ramen lover! If you dont want to check out the museum area, you must at least check out the eating area!
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Clarence A.

Yelp
If you love noodles this spot is for you. I know eating this on a regular basis is bad for you but with all the flavors offered can you blame me lol. Here a breakdown of everything we saw and what we sampled There were 4floors but only 3 accessible to the public, 1st was more of check in, the second was the history, 3rd was make your own cup of noodles design and toppings and flavoring, as well as noodles bazaar, the 4th stated staff only For everything this place is, definitely a must visit if in the area, 2nd floor wall of all brands or flavors ever produced were on display, literally almost 4 full walls lined thru the years or every kind or ramen made, next to this room was another for presentation of I assume history of cup of noodles. Walk around some more you will see the statue of the creator, and everything there is to know about ramen 3rd floor is definitely where you want to be you make design your cup for 500yen for one cup, you can color to your hearts desire, get in another line and add flavoring and topping then have it sealed 3rd floor also had the noodles bazaar which is noodles offered in different countries, I want to say there was close to 8 different types, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Chinese, Italian, etc allot of it was in Japanese so I could not tell the country or the flags, my son had a bowl of Pho and Malaysian, my wife had a bowl that was spicy I do not recall the flag or type, I had a bowl that was spicy as well but I do not recall the flag or country, my daughter surprise surprise she had a plate of Italian spaghetti, all that we sampled I would irder again. Again majority of all these bowls were bowls of ramen from how they make it, small bowls no more then i think most expensive was 1520yen all you get thru there vending machines each country had a vending machine. Also there was an option for shaved ice, boba drinks and small cup of noodles but inside was ice cream that looked like ramen, that line was always long When you enter there will be a guide to lead you to a table for your party, oddly didn't think they saw us haha we just wandered then sat down after ordering. Also side not also on the 3rd floor there is a jungle gym for kids. Remember to buy a pass to play for 25min, get it early or you will have to wait an hour just to have your little one run around smh Probably one of the better experiences I've had here i Japan definitely not going to forget any of the things done here Food ***** all different countries in one place Price ¥ Service ***** despite they all speak Japanese they are still very helpful Ambiance ***** clean, open, well ventilated
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Ken K.

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Ya know...if you were a starving college student like myself and survived off of these from time to time, it's like paying homage to the inventor. While the museum itself was fine, it really was the making of your own cup of noodles that was the best. A great souvenir to take home with you and it comes in its own cool air bubble pack.
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Kalani S.

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If you love eating noodles especially cup noodles and you're visiting Japan, head to Yokohama and spend some time making your own cup noodle flavors and design.
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Gary L.

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Super fun, casual, affordable. Learned about the history of cup noodle in a fun way, got to eat at an international noodle food court (Try the cup noodle ice cream!), and then customized our very own cup noodle. Sign, sealed, and OURS! Highly recommend!!!
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Justin L.

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‼ A museum dedicated to one of the greatest inventions of all time... instant noodles ‼ TL;DR It's a "one and done" kind of experience for me since I don't see myself going again but I would still say it's great for first-timers! We started the morning at the Chicken Ramen Factory on the third floor. I didn't read their website properly and thought I was making a reservation to enter the museum. We found out later that we signed up for a ramen making class. It was an extra 1000 yen ($7.16 USD, adult price) on top of admission (¥500 or $3.58 BTW). But I'm glad we decided to go through with it, I had fun! You start by mixing ingredients with the flour, kneading the dough by hand, rolling it flat, pressing it through a machine, folding it multiple times, and then cutting it. There's some time in between each step to allow the dough to rise and for you to sit down and decorate your own ramen package. After the noodles are steamed, you mix everything again with more ingredients to season it. And then place it in a mold. The staff members will fry it, dehydrate it, and package it with the one you designed. It was very cool to see the entire instant ramen making process from start to finish. Everything was very clean, I washed my hands and put on new gloves at almost every step. Our instructor was kind and patient. The class took about an hour and a half. Next we went to the My Cup Noodle Factory to personalize our own Cup Noodles. Spots are limited and it's first come-first serve. It's possible to get reservations on a website called Lawson Ticket, but I didn't look into it. They'll direct you to purchase a cup at a vending machine (¥500 or $3.58) and guide you to a table with markers. After you complete your designs, line up in front of the topping station. Staff members will add noodles, your choice of broth (regular, curry, seafood, chili tomato), and your choice of four toppings (sixteen different choices). I went with egg, meat, imitation crab, and shrimp. They'll seal it, shrink-wrap it, and give it back to you. Inflatable, protective bags are available but I didn't get one because I had limited luggage space. It's a neat memento to take home. For lunch we went to the fourth floor and ate at the Noodle Bazaar, which was a food court featuring different noodle dishes from eight countries. Separate review to follow (maybe). The second floor contained exhibits on the life and legacy of the inventor Momofuku Ando, his global impact, and some lessons to learn. There's a cup noodle wall that displays the evolution of instant ramen throughout the years and features every cup noodle package you can think of. If you're going to watch the mini movie inside the theater and you don't understand Japanese, pick up an audio guide at the ticket counter. There were no English subtitles so it was an awkward 14 minutes. After the presentation, you walk into a room that has a recreation of Ando's work shed where instant ramen was born. Overall there are lots of photo-op friendly things on this floor. It only takes about 30 minutes to an hour to get through everything. We stopped by the gift shop on the first floor near the entrance/exit. You'll find limited edition cup noodle flavors, apparel, stationery, snacks, and more. I picked up a few magnets, erasers, and stickers to give as gifts. Pricey but not outrageous. Final thoughts: The museum was mostly geared toward children, but I'm sure adults can learn a thing or two. Most of the activities are extra charges outside of admission. Creating your Cup Noodle is the most popular option, the instant ramen cooking class was the most interesting to me personally. If you're staying in Tokyo, it's a little out of the way (about an hour south using the subway). But if you have one day to explore Yokohama, I would add this to the itinerary. There's another Cup Noodles museum in Osaka if that location is more convenient for you.
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Claire H.

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We really like coming here! Last time we did the cup noodle factory we made our own cup noodle cups. This trip we did the Chicken Ramen Factory! We were able to to make the noodles by hand. We first made the noodles then kneeled the dough and then cut the noodles, season and spread the noodles. Then watch them fry the noodles. The workers were very kind and helpful! Very organized and clean!
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Yuki I.

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I was on a solo trip in Yokohama and searching for things to do when I came across the Cup Noodle Museum just a 15 minute walk from my hotel. I will start by saying that the museum is geared for elementary school children, but I still enjoyed my time there. The admission fee is only 500 yen for adults, and they only accept cash. At the front desk, they will ask if you are interested in making your own cup noodle, and if so, they'll give you a ticket with a timeframe during which you can go to the cup noodle-making area. I started with the 15 minute presentation/movie about Momofuku Ando, the guy who invented instant ramen. It's a cute video with animations to make it accessible for children. The video is in Japanese, but they do have an English audio guide available to follow along. Some of the exhibits are closed (e.g., the jungle gym area, chicken cup noodle area), but these are for children only anyway, so it didn't affect my experience. The highlight of the museum is the 4th floor, where you pay 300 yen to make your own instant ramen cup! You design your own cup with permanent markers, add dried noodles, your choice of broth (block of powder of course), and 3 toppings. I used the traditional broth and the chickie naruto, scallions, and egg powder for my toppings. You then watch as they place an aluminum foil cover, wrap in shrink-wrap, and heat up the cup so that the wrap holds tightly to the cup. And voila - you've got your customized cup noodle! They also provide an inflatable bag to carry around your creation - it's super cute but does take up space, especially if you're planning to put it in your luggage to take home with you. But the bag also protects the cup from being squished. At the end of the museum, there is a "bazaar," which is a small collection of different noodles worldwide, including Vietnamese pho, Japanese ramen, Italian pasta. I tried a cup of chicken ramen and a glass of Nacchan orange juice! Very refreshing. I'd estimate about 1 hour to get through the museum by yourself, especially now with very little tourism, so it's not too busy. I was able to get my ticket at the door.
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melinda p.

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Fun experience for the whole family! Not too far from Osaka either. We went towards the end of the day and it wasn't as crowded.
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Mike S.

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For the noodle lover in you! Great history and experience museum/activity - make your own cup of noodles. Clean, air conditioned and very user friendly. Excellent staff!
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Ji M.

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Cool place to spend a couple hours if you want to get out of Tokyo for a couple of hours. Not much to see museum wise, but the activities available make it worth the trip. You can make your own cup noodle cup and make your own chicken cup noodles in the "factory". These are 2 separate activities. The factory activity is booked up quickly and early in the day, so make sure you get there at opening if you want to do that. We arrived at 11am and there were no spots left. Building our own cup noodles was fun though.
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Katharyn W.

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We had a fun day at the Cup Noodles Museum! The museum itself featured a movie room talking about the history of cup noodles, a room filled with cup noodles from over several decades, a cup noodle decoration area, and various artworks of cup noodles. In the cup noodle decoration area, guests were provided cup noodle cups to decorate with markers provided by the museum. After decorating, guests could put cup noodles and 4 toppings of their choice inside! There were many people here although we came on a weekday, so I'd suggest coming early. Service was friendly and organized and in Japanese at the time of my visit (March 21). The restaurant inside was super cute! There were multiple different booths selling different types of noodles from around the world such as spaghetti from Italy and Reimen from South Korea. We ordered the Reimen, the Chicken Ramen from Japan, and the Mango Kakegori. Although everything was super yummy, my favorites of the day were the reimen and the kakegori! The kakegori was one of the best I have had, since it was super creamy and just melted in your mouth after taking a bite. Highly recommend visiting here!
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Amanda H.

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A fun, interactive museum about a snack item most of us grew up on. We loved our time at the Cup Noodles Museum! Unlike a lot of other museums I've been to, I found this one interesting from start to finish and thought a lot of the facts about cup noodles were surprisingly really fascinating. There was never a dull moment. The museum is quite big, really clean inside, and really walk you through the timeline of the concept, creation, issues, and solutions of the Cup Noodles process. The show inside the red theater is very informative and you are given a little headset that you can change to your language if you aren't a Japanese speaker. The animations were so cute and told you a little bit about the life of the creator of Cup Noodles. For the make-your-own Cup Noodle experience, you have to buy a separate ticket, and you get a certain time frame to go. The process is so cool. Your cup is dropped to you in a vending machine, and from there you get to pick your flavor and 4 toppings. Some of the toppings and toppings were really interesting from the ones we're used to in the US. Like, I had no idea egg and imitation crab meat were rehydrate-able toppings. Then your group gets a table full of markers to decorate your cup and once you're done, you get your little instant noodle creation put into an air cushion for foolproof transportation. Gift shop at the end is full of quirky and cute Cup Noodles themed items and their little yellow chick mascot. Such a fun experience in Yokohama and is a must visit!
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Fiona Z.

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Adult admission is just 500 yen (tax included). They have audio guides for the Momofuku Ando Cup Noodle video; my friend I and used the English audio which seemed pretty exact (with my limited understanding of Japanese). The chicken noodle-making class requires reservations beforehand as they seem to go fast, but we were able to get same-day reservations for the cup noodle making area. The chicken noodle making class comes with a Hiyoko-chan bandana to keep (super cute!). Same day re-entry is allowed-- definitely a bonus for us. It was 300 yen (tax included) to make your own Cup Noodles. The reservation ticket you can get from the third floor has a 20-minute interval during which you can still be allowed in. Ours was from 3:30-3:50 pm and we rushed over from the Kirin Brewing Factory tour to make it back in time. You can choose from 4 different types of soups and over 10 different types of toppings ranging from cute Hiyoko-chan (the little chicken mascot) naruto to chicken and even kimchi. There are no choices for the noodles, just the classic kind. I really liked the positive message the museums to emphasize overall. I saw a lot of kids there that seemed like they were having a lot of fun. The noodles from around the world food court they have is also really cool. The pho tastes nothing like real pho, but isn't bad. One note: the Cup Noodles-looking ice cream is actually chicken/curry flavored and topped with real ramen toppings. I made the mistake of ordering one and regretted it, LOL. Fun food challenge, though, and isn't totally awful.
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Gary C.

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very touristy place but well worth it. There is an admission ticket but it lets you re-admit even if you exit the building that day. If you want to make your cup noodle, be sure to let the ticketing staff know, there is a separate ticket for it! The building is huge, different floor that showcase the museum, a fun cafeteria, kids space, etc the gift shop is very well stocked and reasonably priced
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Jessica S.

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500 yen admission at the front, then 300 yen to make your own cup of noodle. This is your main reason for coming here, so when you buy your ticket, select the time slot you prefer. We wanted to explore the museum first, so we selected a time slot for 1-hour later. It does really only take like 30 minutes to explore the museum though. A lot of the exhibits do try to be artsy which does make for a cool picture op. Plenty of history along the way as well. The create-your-own-cup-noodle workshop is on the top floor. Pay at the vending machine (300 yen) then decorate your cup at the tables. Follow instructions for inputting the correct expiration date (I think 1 year after creating it), then stand in line with your cup for toppings. You can choose 1 flavor (original, curry, or shrimp) and 4 toppings. Watch your cup go through the sealing process then VOILA! It's ready! Since you're likely traveling by air (as a tourist) the suggestion is to NOT vacuum seal it. So, in total we spent maybe 1.5 hours here. But, it was a fun and COOL experience, so if you can make the stop-over on the way back to Tokyo from Kyoto/ Osaka (for instance), then this is a reason to stop into Yokohama for sure! Yokohama is also only 20 minutes via train from Tokyo, so why not?
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Keiko M.

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Packed Sunday evening. I went there around 16:30. So I missed some experiences like making own cup noodle and etc. I don't eat instant food but enjoyed the exhibitions and the founder's history. They have free English and Chinese and Korean guide machines. Location: 15 minutes walk from Minatomirsi metro station. Near Volvo, Manyou hot spring, intercontinental hotel, world porters, and etc... Tip: If you wear Yukata summer kimono, free entrance by 31 Aug 2018!
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Dan E.

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Very reasonably priced museum that's beloved by tourists and locals alike. It is a large, airy museum that doesn't feel crowded. It largely tells the story of the founding and rise of the world's first and today's most ubiquitous brand of quickly prepared ramen. It shows the art, creation, and rise throughout the entire industry that makes for a good story but is probably spread out more than it needs to be. They have a cafeteria that is a series of noodle dishes from throughout the world (I think they rotate countries occasionally) and they are served in small portions at very inexpensive prices in order to allow you try them all. All of us - kids included - enjoyed the noodle cafeteria.
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Amanda M.

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What a fun place! Highly recommend. Drove by and decided to stop in. Upon buying a ticket, they ask you if you want to make your own ramen. Do it! We put our stuff in a free locker and used the restroom before we headed up. The line to make ramen was short. The place was packed! We cleaned our hands and followed the instructions. Employees spoke English. I decorated my cup and headed up to select my toppings and watch it all come together. Super cool. I could see others making chicken ramen which is another extra fee but we didn't have time. After making ramen, we went down to the museum. The English ear piece was helpful during the video. The museum doesn't have much to look at. we headed to the gift shop and purchased a few items. Prices were reasonable. Top floor is a ramen shop. We were not hungry. We had just eaten. So we skipped it. See pics. Fun place!
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Cynthia L.

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Join in on Momofuku Ando's journey to inventing instant ramen! This unique museum experience contains history of cup ramen. I was really amazed with the wall of all the instant ramen that exists in timeline order. There were art sculptures all around the museum that you can take a picture of or with. Another favorite part of mine was customizing my own cup noodle ramen to take home with me! There is another session for hand making your own instant ramen package so get there early to make reservations!
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Jenny N.

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This was a cute and fun experience to try as we were staying super close to the museum. It's about 500¥ to get in and another 300¥ that you pay up at the top for making your own cup noodle (both cash only). You do make a reservation when you pay for admission. I suggest you do the noodle making early as it gets crowded. The cup noodle making process was fun and you get to learn how it's packaged. I would say think about your design before you get there because I felt pressured xD The staff were incredibly helpful and we were surprised at their English, well overall in Yokohama their English is pretty good. The museum starts with an exhibit of the noodles and the timeline then onto a short clip about Ando-san's history in making it. I appreciated the English audio guide as there is no more English in descriptions later on.
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Nadia K.

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I centered our family trip to Tokyo around my kids and since we had some time after finishing exploring Tokyo, I decided a day trip to Yokohama to visit the Cup Noodles Museum would be fun for them. It took us about 40 minutes by train to get to Yokohama from Shinagawa. It was a nice and scenic 10 minute walk from the train station to the Cup Noodle Museum. The museum is also located near a huge mall (World Porters) and an amusement park complete with ferris wheel and roller coasters. During planning, I had visited the website and learned that in addition to making your own cup noodle, you can also sign up for the chicken ramen classes. However, it said you had to work in pairs and I wasn't sure they would allow myself and 2 kids. Plus, the sign up is online in Japanese. The reservations for the chicken ramen class sell out so don't expect it to be available if you didn't make a reservation. The entrance to the museum is 500 yen for adults and free for children. The cost of each cup noodles is 300 yen. Once you pay your admission, you get tickets for a time slot for the My CUPNOODLES factory. You get in line at the time designated on your ticket. Once you enter the cafeteria, you purchase your cup noodles from a vending machine. Next you'll cleanse your hands with the sanitizing spray. You then get seated by the staff to a table where you decorate you Cup Noodle. Be sure to stay within the red lines and write the date. The noodles need to be eaten within a month. After you're done decorating, you'll stand in another line to make your cup noodle. You'll get to choose one of 4 soup bases: chili tomato, cup noodle, curry, or seafood. Then you get to choose 4 toppings. If you only want one topping, you can get 4 servings of it. You'll then watch it get sealed and heat wrapped. It was a very fun and creative experience for the kids. They both enjoyed it and I highly recommend this activity. Afterwards, the kids played at the Cup Noodles Park. The admission is 300 yen for 30 minutes and is very well organized. The kids travel to each station in a clock work direction so it's not chaotic like other playgrounds. We also checked out their food court for treats, but if you can wait it out, go next door and visit the mall's food court for better selections.
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Jessica N.

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Came here today during our last day in Japan. We didn't really have plans so we decided to visit Yokohama to see the Cup Noodle Museum. My sister and I wanted to design our own cup noodle cups. We were probably two of the oldest "kids"/young adults there but it was fun! The packaging once you put it in the balloon thing is a little annoying after 2 minutes of carrying it around. Like, how am I supposed to fly back to the US with this?? After drawing on our cups we decided to visit the Noodle Bazaar to try the different noodle dishes of different countries. I tried the Mie Goreng and the Laska. The Mie Goreng tasted like Chinese Chow Mein and the Laska was a coconut milk based curry soup. I don't think the Cup Noodle Museum is a necessity if you visit Japan but if you have a day to fill maybe check it out. It'll be fun for kids if you have any.
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Sheila C.

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Who doesn't want to learn about the history of Cup Noodles??? You're probably side-eyeing me right now, but this history lesson comes along with a chance to make your own personal Cup Noodles. And that is the ah-ha part of this place. For an added fee, you can design your cup, fill it with noodles and whatever flavors you want, and then seal it all up. They'll even cushion it in a little airbag to prevent it from getting squished along your museum journey. There's also a side option of being able to make and roll your own noodles from scratch (but this costs extra). The museum portion is cute. They have full acrylic walls of Cup Noodle designs from the very first executions to what you see today. And of course, they have the requisite gift shop with cute little tchotchkes and souvenirs. Overall, very kid friendly and fun for the whole family!
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Jenny L.

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This is such a fun place to visit! It's a different experience and so many things to see. Definitely try to get a spot to learn how to make ramen yourself. You get to wear a cute chicken bandana and make ramen from scratch. Of course, you can't skip out on making your own cup noodle as a souvenir. You buy your own cup and get to decorate at little tables with markers. When you're ready you head up to the station where you get to put the noodles in the cup, pick your toppings, and flavor. Super fun! If I ever get a chance to visit Japan again, I'll definitely visit again.
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Judy G.

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Cup noodle was life growing up, I had to come here! I paid for the admission ticket (¥500) and also a ticket for making my own cup noodles which you pay for later. In every room there is a different exhibit about the history and art of the cup noodles. And when you go further up, you can create your own ramen and toppings at the Cup Noodle Factory. 1. Pay for cup by vending machine (¥300) 2. Decorate cup at the tables 3. Put ramen in cup 4. Put toppings in cup 5. Deal the cup 6. Blow the bag they give you to protect your cup ramen 7. Put string in the puffy bag to carry It was so cool!!!!
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Melody F.

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You get to make your own cup noodles here and experience the full process. I think it's a great place for family or just a group of friends up for a new experience. Entrance is under 600 yen so it's cheap. A lot of fun photo ops around the place and there's a cute souvenir shop too. The only thing is the museum doesn't translate the exhibit into English.
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Roger P.

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TLDR; fun spot to make your own cup noodle but it's not engaging for foreigners. The name of the museum says it all. Come here to learn about the history of cup noodles and design and customize your own cup. That's why we wanted to come check the place out. We knew that to design your own cup, you'll have to come and reserve a spot through numbered tickets so we planned to arrive as soon as it opened. The reservation booth is on the third floor so you'll have to buy an entrance ticket first. While we waited for our reservation slot, we walked through the museum and checked out what else it had to offer. Unfortunately, everything was in Japanese and we couldn't understand anything. It seemed to talk about the history of the company and maybe even some information about the inventor of cup noodles. If we could've understood what it all said, I think we would've stayed longer but we breezed through it really fast. To design your own cup, you buy a blank one from the vending machine. Then, follow the rules and draw or write whatever you want on the cup. Next, you bring it to the back and fill it with ramen, seasoning and 4 toppings of your choice. It's kind of cool to see the whole process on how they package cup noodles. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back unless they've added translations to their placards. It's not as engaging for tourists since you can't understand what the exhibits are saying. But making your cup is cool! If it's your first time, give it a shot. There are others things to do if you have children, like a themed play park.
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Rochelle C.

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Cute museum about cup noodles. I really wanted to visit this place because I wanted to make my own version and keep it as a cool souvenir from Japan. Went on a weekday but it was still pretty busy. The line for making your own cup noodles was long but it moved pretty fast. They will give you a cup that you can design, then you'll line up again to choose your toppings then they'll seal it up and voila! you got your very own version! They even have a blow up bag that you can put your cup noodles in, so that it doesn't get squished.