Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

I first visited in April on my own and promised myself I’d bring the kids here during our family trip to Japan. The kids finally got to visit this August, but we came during Japan’s holiday season, unfortunately, it was extremely crowded, with long lines in a small space. It was hard to enjoy everything, and we couldn’t try other spots because of the wait times. Still, the staff managed the crowd quite well. A nice bonus is that you can buy instant ramen packs to take home and recreate your own ramen bowl.

The Ramen Museum is a fun and unique experience for any ramen lover! You get to explore the history and culture behind this beloved dish, plus try different regional ramen styles all in one place. The nostalgic, retro-style setting makes it feel like stepping back in time. A tasty and educational visit that’s perfect for families and foodies alike

Visited during the 18Trip collab. Would've loved to try more ramen, but just the one bowl I got was very delicious. The atmosphere is pretty incredible inside. Only problem is that halls are narrow and it's difficult depending on how many people are there. But overall a delightful and interesting experience.

Awesome Museum that cost less than ¥500 yen per adult and even less for kids and teens. Lots of interesting ramen history about how it started, grew, and turned into a world wide phenomenon. Can easily be viewed in an hour. Has a gift shop for souvenirs and you can even get a custom bowl of ramen made to take home. The down stairs has multiple ramen shops where you can sit down and have lunch. Conveniently located a few blocks from public transportation. Recommend buying tickets in advance. No waiting, went straight in. There was about a 10 - 15 minute wait for buying at the door.

Loved it! Entry was 500 yen, which gives you access to the information area, and then you pay around 700 to 1,000 yen per small bowl of ramen. I went with the small bowls so I could try multiple kinds, made it through three, and that was plenty! I also had a small custard dessert, which was absolutely delicious. Definitely try the 5-miso ramen. I highly recommend it. The atmosphere was very charming and full of character, perfect for taking photos. A fun and flavorful experience!

I absolutely enjoyed it here. Plenty of value priced ramen to choose from, great history on how ramen became such a staple in our society. Easily accessible from Yokohama Station.

Don't let the name museum fool you. It's literally just a glorified food court with some interesting decor. There is an entrance fee. So you are basically charged to enter a food court. Crazy. There are many ramen shops in this place. I tried 2 of the most recommended ones people talk about online. And they are not even that good. After my visit I felt they owed me money

Highly recommended. They offer small portions of ramen bowls (or large) if you'd prefer to try a few different specialties. If I was only in Japan for a week, as a ramen lover, id go here. That way you can try specialties from as far away as Hokkaido, or Kyushu.

Oh my god, it's ramen Mecca! Yeah, it's a tourist trap, but the history of ramen does trace back to this area. More importantly, even though it's a tourist trap, the ramen here is seriously amazing and not expensive at all. You're looking at around 1000 yen a bowl, less than an average bowl of trash ramen in the U.S. The first floor is the museum. The actual ramen is in the basement, which opens up into a crazy, double floor that looks like a giant ramen lair, designed to look like an old alley. The "lair" had around 8 different ramen shops of different varieties. I had two bowls of ramen. The first bowl was more of a shoyu broth with pork that's more of a BBQ style. The noodles were a bit thinner and softer than I usually prefer, but the broth absolutely slayed. Honestly, shoyu is not my go-to. I often think the broth is too salty with inadequate umami and leave it unfinished. However, this felt perfectly balanced and addictively drinkable. I could not stop until it was gone. I'm also sold on the extra texture of this kind of pork in a shoyu broth. My second bowl was more of a normal tonkotsu. I liked this one even better. I thoroughly enjoyed the thicker noodles, perfectly soft boiled egg, and even the seaweed. Not sure what brand it is, but it seemed to carry way more umami than average and did a lot to round out the meaty carbyness of the noodles, pork, and broth. Finally, if you're a drinker, I also recommend the bar in the middle (if you don't mind losing stomach space reserved for ramen broth). Similar to the ramen, it was an absurdly good value for being in a prime tourist spot. A lot of the drinks are only like 500 yen, and yet they don't skimp on the alcohol at all. You can see the dude pouring a lot in. I got a delicious Suntory Gin Sui and could feel it afterwards. If you love ramen, and you're in Yokohama, this should be considered MANDATORY.

We came to check out the Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum a few months ago. My dad loves loves ramen so I thought it would be a cool experience for him to go to have some kind of ramen experience. I found other ramen experiences like making your own cup o'noodles but it wasn't really what I had in mind. I wanted some authentic kind of ramen and I stumbled upon Shin Yokohama museum upon my google search. The museum is kind of in a different part of the city, I guess closer to Yokohama instead of Tokyo, I think it's one stop away from Yokohama stop on the train. It's really in kind of a business kind of district and there isn't a lot of crowds in that area. You'll know you reached the museum when you see a huge ramen bowl display that has ramen that keeps rising up and down. The museum has two parts, there is a museum and on the bottom floor there is a collection of ramen shops that you can purchase ramen from. To enter the museum, it's a small fee. The ramen museum itself was fun. You could see the history of ramen and read all about it. They even had a cute little shop in the museum where you can buy different types of ramen, toppings for ramen, apparel, and other fun gadgets. We ended up buying a few things from there. After the museum, we went downstairs to get some lunch at the ramen shops. There are about ten shops that you can choose where you want to eat. Each shop specializes in a different type of ramen. Some of them were really popular and had a very long line. We had one of my husband's friend with us who was on a lunch break so we didn't have much time. We just chose a place that had shoyu ramen. To order, you just make your selections on a vending type machines and pay and then you wait until a table is ready for you. It's a very efficient process. We went in and they already knew what we ordered so it came out right away. All of us had a fun experience that day and I'm glad that we got to go here.

What to do in Japan? What to eat in Japan? Love Ramen?!! Learn about the history of ramen in the Japan museum, come here! This is my second time with my family but with a different set. More people are coming here so it's now more crowded and different set up. It was not as crowded six years ago. Make sure to make your own ramen and put all the dry ingredients of your choice; so many to choose from! .It's pretty cool and not a bad price. Go to the bottom floor and see a saloon of Ramen shops to choose from. Pay by vending machine to get your ticket then proceed to your table and be served your ramen of choice . Pretty cool place to visit while in Tokyo so make sure to add this on your list of places to go. The entrance fee is cheap. [33R,2024]

Worth the 450 yen to check out! Don't make the mistake I made... Go to B1 and F1. I only went to the first floor the first time and had to pay again! Ate their togo ramen which was 550 yen each. We customized it. If we knew there was tap floors of ramen, we would have atr at one of the restauranta.

We took a day trip to Yokohama specifically to visit the Ramen Museum, and it was a day well spent. While the upper floor has some great information about the history of ramen, including different regional recipes and varieties, the biggest attraction here is in the basement. Beneath the main floor, there's a life-sized recreation of Showa era Tokyo streets, with a handful of real ramen shops to eat at. My husband and I were especially interested in a very special recipe at one of the shops: a recreation of a 100-year-old ramen recipe, using the same variety of wheat for the noodles that was used at the time. Only 100 servings were offered a day, and the ramen is only going to be sold for three years (since we went in October 2023, I'm assuming they'll stop serving this sometime in 2026). The ramen was delicious. The broth was simple and delicate, very much a product of its time. And instead of using chashu, the dish featured char siu, which makes sense given the Chinese roots of ramen. I'm so glad we got to try this very special ramen. If you want to try the ramen at more than one stall, I'd recommend going with mini orders; full orders are generous, and unless you're a big eater, you're going to fill up really fast. Be sure to check out the gift shop here. There's some really cool stuff to take home. A lot of thought was put into the merchandise and wasn't just the mindless stuff you find at a lot of gift shops. Someone else mentioned in their review that this place was too crowded; the only spot that was very crowded was the basement, which makes sense -- that's where the food is. But the rest of the museum was very comfortable and hardly what I'd call packed. It was pretty quiet, nowhere near shoulder-to-shoulder with anyone, a ton of empty space to walk around. You can see everything in a couple of hours, especially if you choose one of the less busy ramen stalls to eat at, so don't expect this to be an all-day excursion. But I thought it was cool to see and I'm happy we took the trip out there.

Fun museum to visit, learn a bit of history and get to eat tasty ramen, win/win. People are super friendly and fast paced here. The decor is stunning! Totally recommend it!

This was an ok visit. I wasn't very impressed overall. I felt like if you're in Tokyo for a few days, this is definitely not worth your bucket list. The main problem is it's crowded as F!!! If you go early, I dunno, maybe it's ok. I guess it's the notoriety of being there and experiencing the relics of what ramen is, if you're a bit of a fanatic. But who's really a fanatic of ramen? There's nothing that really guides you through the place. You basically have to navigate self in areas where you haven't until you find the downstairs ramen shop "Mecca" of sorts. That's where you're met with a ton of people that may very well be not Japanese. So getting a few pictures of the place, sure, that's what's best. Maybe ice cream and a few souvenirs. But I couldn't commit a part of my day waiting in those long lines for ramen at a bit of a tourist trap, when I would've been better off getting it elsewhere more efficiently, possibly more tasty, and able to leave at a reasonable time. It's ok if you have time. Else if you're not in town long, do yourself a favor, and skip.

This is a fun food court. We came about 1/2 an hour before they opened and there were about 15 people ahead of us. There are two lines. The line on the left are season pass holders. The line on the right is for people buying tickets to enter. We tried two restaurants before the place got really packed. The first restaurant we went to was OK. It is the one on the top level. The 2nd place was much better. Some restaurants don't have the smaller size ramens. So don't get too full on one restaurant. Be sure to do walk around the mid-level area to get a scope of the beautiful decorations.

So I'd say this museum is much different than the cup of noodle one. I recommend this one if you want to eat! The museum is the first floor but the food is the second floor. You have to pay a small admission fee to get in, but the food is downstairs. Quick tips: - walk around the bottom two floors before you see the museum because the wait can be up to 45 minutes. - the noodles has two floors below. Don't just buy the first stall you see...walk around and find the one you may want...I could only eat one bowl because the portions are good portions. - you have to do the custom bowl of noodles to take home! You grab a picture from your cell phone and customize your lid for a nice souvenir. All and all a fun experience and didn't leave hungry...I just wish I walked around more before I went to the first noodle stall I saw got that one. Ambiance is also very cool.

The ramen museum! It's two stories with the upper floor having the gift shop and the make your own ramen station. The bottom floor has all the different ramen restaurants. You order your ramen through the ticket machine and they have small and regular bowl size options. The make your own ramen station is really fun because you are able to add your own photos to the ramen lid. Perfect for souvenir gifts!

A fun time if you're a ramen lover. They have a bunch of small ramen spots in the basement. Each place specializes in a different kind of ramen. Was 380 yen to enter but have senior & HS student discount ( if your a local I assume ?) The whole place is mostly cash only so be prepared. Lines can also get long during the lunch/ afternoon hours. A great place to visit if you are near the Shin Yokohama station as it's a 10 minute walk away.

We had read about this Ramen Museum and felt it was a good place to go and see the history of Ramen, and also do a sampling of the ramen from the different areas of Japan. The entrance was kind of small, and you had to be looking for it to see it. Found the spinning ramen diplay outside a fun sight. Buy your ticket from the machine and enter the top floor to look at all the different ways the ramen was made throughout the years. Going downstairs you have a fun view of a mock city with various local based ramen shops. What I liked about these were that the lines went quick and you had the option to get a small ramen bowl so you could sample several different areas. Each area was clearly identifed, unfortaunately it was written in Japanese, but Google Translate helped with that.

What's up: When in Japan, the top foods that come to mind are sushi and ramen. What better way is there to try out different types of ramen than to go to a museum dedicated to just that!? Access: A 4 minute walk from JR Shin-Yokohama Station. Environment: Once you enter the museum, you'll see numerous displays of ramen and its history. Spend some time here to read up on its interesting history and how it became the ramen dishes you know today (there are a ton!). They also have a shop towards the back where you can purchase souvenirs as well as packaged ramen. There is also a ramen making class which is a paid service and requires reservations in advance. Go downstairs to visit the ramen shops when you're ready to eat some ramen. The environment makes it look like you've stepped into feudal Japan with the old school decor and dim lighting. Each of the shops represent different regions of where the ramen dish originated from. Purchase your meal ticket at the vending machines, line up, and you'll be shown to your seat when it's your turn. If you're planning to eat at multiple shops, I'd suggest you purchase the mini sized ramens (even then it's a pretty generous serving). What was ordered: - Admission to the museum (adult: ¥380) - Mini ramen from Ryu Shanghai Honten (flavorful with soy sauce base; thick noodles) - Mini ramen from Taniguchi Shokudou (thick noodles with a chicken broth base, chicken bits, and a raw egg; thick noodles) - Mini ramen from Komurasaki ramen (yummy miso broth with seaweed and green onions, not as thick noodles) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. We were only able to eat three ramens before we were stuffed! Each bowl was delicious but I'm gonna side with the OG Komurasaki ramen. They've been here since the museum opened! This place also has free Wi-Fi. Cash only.

Every trip I take when I come to Japan, I always make that effort to take the 50 minute train ride to Yokohama. I enjoy it so much that I can eat 2 bowls of ramen and they're super delicious. Service can be slow because it's a limited space so the line can be long. The area is small but the deco is like the old edo time. Definitely a must visit.

If you like Ramen you will love the Ramen museum. Awesome bowls of ramen, well worth the trip. Five thumbs up

Love the Ramen Museum in Shin-Yokohama. The first floor is a cool display of the history of ramen, while the basement floor is a 1958 rendition of Tokyo Japan. 1958 is when instant ramen was invented, so it is paying a homage. The JR Yokohama Line is only 1/4 mile away, so it's really easy to assess via rail. Heck it out if in Yokohama.

Do you ra, ra, ra for ramen? Do you want to be shown a Showa throwback? Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is the best of both worlds! While I wouldn't consider myself a super fan, I like an occasional bowl and enjoy trying regional variations of the iconic dish. This museum has a Showa-era design on the bottom floor that is chock full of ramen iterations from all over Japan! It is a fun stop if you want the chance to have multiple bowls in a single day, but there are some drawbacks. The ramen is expensive and mediocre in quality for the price. Furthermore, this place is more of a themed food court for ramen instead of a museum. While there is a dedicated museum portion, it is on the smaller side and not as visited compared to the food area. An additional reason for the museum section getting less foot traffic people is that the information is catered to Japanese readers. Kids seem to enjoy this area as there is a car race track. I am unsure what race cars have to do with ramen, but I won't complain! Despite the drawbacks, I opted for a yearly membership and went often enough to get back the value of the membership cost. Each time I trekked to Shin-Yokohama Station, I knew full well that this museum would be my one and only stop as the area doesn't seem to cater to tourists. It is the perfect stopover if you are headed towards Yokohama from Tokyo. I enjoyed making my way there for a double ramen brunch, taking in the Showa sights while settling my stomach, and spending the rest of a day trip in Yokohama. The novelty of the Showa theme, an era that I hadn't even lived through, made each visit a fun time. I would highly recommend this museum to fans of Showa or for a small group so they can share a taste of different ramens together. There are a plethora of better ramen bowls in the country, but they don't all come with the vintage Showa setting!

This is a great place to visit to experience everything you want to know about Japan's iconic "ramen"! Floor level has lots of exhibits depicting the how ramen came about, all the different packages of dried instant ramen, a traditional noodle cart, and a huge display of ceramic ramen bowls. Go downstairs and it is like entering It's A Small World! There are 2 levels with ramen shops representing all the different styles around the perimeter. The ceiling glows colorfully above the central courtyard where an entertainer performs. Walk from shop to shop and you can see all the vintage and nostalgic items from yesteryear of different building storefronts and bars, signs, billboards, a moped, and a telephone booth! Once you decide on a ramen shop to visit, you simply select your menu items from an easy-to-use kiosk outside each restaurant, pay, and receive a ticket that you hand to the server. It's that easy!! Although not strictly enforced, the museum encourages you to order a bowl of ramen as part of the visit. Entrance fee is only ¥380 (~$3.50 US) for adult, so don't pass this place up!

I was pretty amazed by this place. There was a little bit of a line to get in early in the morning so I knew that this place was going to be something. You walk in right away and you get very interesting and detailed history about the first time ramen has ever been a thing all the way down to the first Roman restaurant in Japan and the creation of instant ramen. Nice little gift shop on the first floor stuff is in the basement levels. The first basement level has a couple restaurants and a recreation of Japan from a very long ago time. There is a traditional candy store inside of the first baseman floor where you can get snacks that people would have gotten has children but I still enjoyed them. Second basement floor is where most of the ramen restaurants are and let me tell you, after trying five of them they are all fantastic ramen from around the country. My favorite one was a slightly spicy one that I cannot remember the name of but it is the one I recommend above all of the others. Come hungry.

The Ramen museum was so fun to visit and learn of the history. The owner of Samurai noodle restaurant located in Draper Utah USA mentioned that I had to visit. Had no idea that Ramen was started in the year 1488, and has really taken off. The history is rich with different styles of noodles, broth, and preparation methods. They have 9 restaurants in the basement, some with long lines some with no wait at all. Since I was hungry and wasn't in the mood to stand in a long line just went to the stall with the shortest wait. Ordered the chicken Ramen and it was just 'okay', nothing to brag about. Service was quick, the hostess was practicing her English with me. It was a fun time. While pondering about the long lines at the other Ramen stalls made me wish I came sooner before the big crowds to see what I was missing. Recommend this place to anyone that wants to understand and follow the history of Ramen.

My boyfriend and I made a trip to Yokohama hoping to go to the Cup Noodles Museum, but we ended up going to Shinyokohama Ramen Museum instead (oops). The main attraction of the "museum" is the basement downstairs because it's decorated in a way where you'll get a feel of 1950s Japan with narrow alleyways and a bunch of ramen shops, which you have to pay additionally on top of the entrance fee. We ended up not getting anything because the bowls were small and overpriced and decided to go to a real ramen restaurant back in Shinjuku where we stayed. Pretty disappointing and underwhelming. :(

Visited here on my trip to Tokyo. It was a pretty cool setup with one floor having a gift shop and the exhibition covering the history of the dish. They had a ramen making demonstration area but it wasn't open when I visited, I think reservation prior was required. My favorite part was the downstairs that was decorated like an old school Japanese village. There were many ramen restaurants in this bottom floor with unique decorations. I would recommend if you're looking for a unique way to learn about Japan's history and a bite to eat at the same time.

This is such a cool concept. A floor of displays and history of ramen then two bottom floors make up an old fashion street with stalls serving different styles of ramen. Long waits for ramen but such a fun experience.

tl;dr -- I did not like any of the 5 ramen I tried. Ramen shops switch out every once in a while. "Mini" portions tend to be around 570-670 yen. 3 stars because it was an okay experience and the detail put into the design of the place was good. Came here because we were in Yokohama for the day but this honestly was a bit of a disappointment. This 3-floor ramen museum has fewer "restaurants" than I thought it would. The recreated atmosphere of old Japan is awesome, but it would be more awesome if there were more shops open on the top basement floor rather than deceptive windows and small doors. 310 yen for adult admission to what is essentially a ramen food court with a gift shop isn't bad, but if you add it to some of the frankly ridiculous ramen prices it might not be worth it. The top basement floor is mainly just a recreation of old-timey Japan and doesn't have many eateries. The bottom basement floor is where most of the ramen stores are. We came here on a Saturday night and they were having what seemed like a bingo event, which only added to the confusion. It was hard to see what was a line for a ramen place and what was a line/crowd for bingo, as the bingo event took up a large middle of the plaza. It looked like everyone participating was having fun, but as a foreigner it was a little overwhelming. Also, I expected the "tasting" serving sizes to be smaller and cheaper. I would call them slightly-bigger-than-kid-size portions but I found them expensive for around 570 to 670 yen depending on the place. Full sizes can get even more expensive. I first tried ramen from Komurasaki and Ryu's, two places with (deservedly) almost no wait time. Then my friend and I tried Muku's which had a line (which turned out to be artifically inflated) and wasn't worth the wait time. 1. Komurasaki (Kumamoto): They rushed my friend in ahead of me even though he said he was waiting for me (LOL). Mini ramen from Komurasaki: * one rubbery piece of meat (pork?) * had mushrooms, green onions, and bamboo (?) * smelled better than it tasted (mmm, garlic) * relatively flavorless broth Mini ramen tonkotsu from Komurasaki: * looked spicier than it was * didn't get much od a fatty pork tonkotsu flavor 2. Ryu's Noodle Bar (Canada): They seated us right away. Mini chicken (shio) ramen from Ryu's: * 570 yen * lots of white sesame seeds * chicken chunks tasted gross and had the texture of canned chicken noodle soup chicken * soup consistency a bit like shark fin soup Mini chicken (miso) ramen from Ryu's: * 670 yen * didn't taste like the miso I am familiar with; a bit heavier * lots of white sesame seeds * soup consistency a bit like shark fin soup 3. Muku Zweite (Germany) - They had empty seats and still there was a line. Why? Mini (shio) ramen from Muku: * 570 yen * tastes seafood-y * meat tastes like charsiu * really noticeably firm noodles, like al dente * saltier on the bottom layer once seafood-y taste disappears

The Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum is a must-visit regardless of whether you are a ramen lover or just someone curious and wanting to learn about Japanese history and culture. It is located a short walk away from the Shin-Yokohama Station, and admission is only 310 yen for an adult. You can easily spend a full day here, and same-day reentry is included with your admission if you need a break. You know you have arrived at the right place when you see a giant bowl of ramen with a pair of floating chopsticks outside. Enter inside, and the first floor is the museum, gift shop, IRIS slot-car race track, and a tasting corner. The museum has huge panels detailing the history of ramen. The gift shop has instant ramen from the various ramen shops inside of museum along with other ramen-related paraphernalia. The IRIS slot-car race track is where you can race toy cars. The tasting corner offers a quick tasting session where you can learn about ramen broth and sample a soy sauce flavored ramen and a soy based flavored ramen. There is plenty to do on the first floor, but the two basement floors are why this place is so special. Those two floors make up the Town of Ramen and Sunsets, a nostalgic replica of the streets of Japan in 1958, the year instant ramen was invented. Floor B1 is an alleyway with ramen shops, Kateko Cafe and Snack Shop, and a Dagashi-ya (an old-fashioned sweets shop). Kateko is the only place inside the museum where smoking is allowed, but aside from a smoke break, it is a place to get a drink and try the Hokkaido milk, which is a soft-serve ice cream. Floor B2 is a courtyard with more ramen shops, Bar Ryoji, and Izakaya Ryoji. The Raumen Museum is the place to visit whether it is for the museum aspect or just to grab a bowl of ramen to eat. The ramen shops here showcase the different types of ramen and regions they are from. There is even a ramen shop from Europe - Muku Zweite. All of the ramen shops offer a mini portion for those wanting to be able to try the different shops. The menus come in multiple languages, and you order and pay in cash at the vending machine. Order your own bowl if you want to be seated. My sister and I visited here and had three mini bowls of ramen, snacks from Bar Ryoji, and the Hokkaido milk from Kateko. The ramen bowls we tried were from Ryukyu Shinmen Tondou, Sumire, and Komurasaki. We had a really big lunch so we took a long break after that to walk off our food coma and explore the local area before coming back for more ramen for dinner. All of the food was so good, and it was such a unique and wonderful experience. You definitely will miss out if you do not visit the Raumen Museum.

We ate in the "Barber" shop. Small tiny restaurants that are fun to explore. We came early and surprisingly there were people in line already! Glad we early as we got to take videos and jump in line with the locals! We tried the first ramen shop where everyone shot to ( tmini bowls are the red buttons on right) and happy we did! We were pleasantly full so had a few drinks at the middle bar to people watch, chat, and enjoy the free WiFi! Ramen balls at the bar- skip it. Just saying. Hibiscus beer- slightly tart. Enjoyed it! Sochu Mango- sweet Turmeric tea- refreshing

"Noodles, noodles, who got da noodles" This was the second time we were able to visit, the first time being over 7 years ago. What makes this an interesting visit is that they rotate the noodle shops from different places in Japan and the visitors vote on their favorites. They sell an annual pass and we saw businessmen type visitors there too- indicating workers in the area might come here for a quick bite now and then. The museum is located about 5 blocks from the Shin Yokohama rail station so it is very accessible. As others have said, purchases are made via vending machines outside each shop, stand in line for a seat to open up. There is a 300 yen admission fee (100 yen for those 60 and above) and then any additional cost for whatever you purchase inside. Three levels, the top level is where you enter and where the history, information about Ramen is located as well as a gift shop. There is also a slot-car raceway track where players can compete with handheld controls ( which seems kind of out of place. Hawaii old futs will remember these from the 60s when they had places like Tom Thumb Raceway in Kaimuki). Going down, below street level- The next levels one and two have been made up to recreate typical Japan alleyway eating areas from what appears to be late 50s early 60s. Even a simulated sky and alley props like old soda vending machines and phone booths really add to the feel that you have stepped back in time. The Ramen we tried was great! A rich pork broth that did not taste oily and was not too spicy. We also bought some Okinawan andagi and cookies from an "open" bar area that had seating in the middle of the "courtyard". A fun place to visit when in Japan and a great way to try Ramen from different shops in Japan- all under one roof without the weather elements being an issue.

***Shinyokohama Raumen (Ramen) Museum*** No trip to Japan is complete without a visit to a Ramen Museum! I believe there are 3 in Japan, 2 specifically in the Yokohama area outside of Tokyo, and 1 near Osaka. While I wanted to go to both of the ramen museums in/near Yokohama, this is the only one that worked out. Conveniently located ~5 minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station, we were able to stop here on our way back to Tokyo from Osaka. I had originally planned a day out of visiting both in the area, but this was too easy an opportunity to pass up. Besides, we needed to get lunch anyways. We arrived at about 2:30pm on a Saturday. The line to get in was not long and admission was very cheap (310 yen). Unfortunately, we had all of our luggage with us, but thankfully they offered to hold/store it at the front after we paid. That was one of our main concerns, and luckily it worked out. The workers here are very nice and accommodating. For those traveling from Tokyo, note that it takes ~50 mins to get here. For those planning on traveling to/from Tokyo, to/from either Kyoto or Osaka, this is an easy stop on the way. The first floor, which is technically the top floor, provides a lengthy history of the origins and different types of ramen. Ramen is regionally different throughout Japan in terms of flavor and ingredients used. It's said that there are at least 30 distinct, regional types of ramen just inside of Japan. This number is only expected to grow, as its popularity outside of the country continues and the food gets introduced to new cultures and climates. The top floor is very educational and a great introduction to the food itself. This floor also has a pretty good gift shop with a lot of fun snacks and souvenirs to bring home. Most excitingly, after learning and reading about the different regional ramen, downstairs has you covered! Known as the world's first food-themed amusement park, Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum is a one-stop shop to taste and enjoy the different flavors that Japanese ramen has to offer, without traveling cross-country. With 9 different ramen restaurants serving its own unique style, the downstairs food hall is truly diverse and a great place to explore. Grab an English map, which contains summaries of each of the restaurants, to easily navigate the premises. The lines at each of the ramen restaurants are pretty long, so if you're hoping to try multiple, come earlier than we did, and definitely before a lunch or dinner rush. We were there at a somewhat off-hour and it still took maybe 20 minutes to get seated at the restaurant with the shortest line. We ate at a place called Ryukyu Shinmen Tondou, which has the motto: "The place where the ramen boom in Okinawa commenced". This ramen is produced locally in Okinawa and continues to evolve, but specializes in salt ramen. It was tasty and delicious. Many of these spots have vending machines outside, which is how you order. Insert some coins, then press the buttons for the food and drink you wish to try. Once a table opens up, you'll then be seated. All in all, my experience here was excellent. Definitely a worthwhile place to check out when visiting Japan. The downstairs is magnificent, a true "street-scape" replica of 1958 Japan, the year in which instant ramen was invented. Go ahead and check it out for yourself!

Great little museum featuring ramen styles from all over Japan. There's a little shop in back that sells instant ramen, also from all over Japan. The best part is downstairs where there's several ramen shops. Order and pay at the machine outside each shop. Inside the staff takes your ticket and seats you. Our orders came out fast and just the right temperature.

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Musem is a food court offers different ramen from different region from Japan and outside Japan. Similar to Ramen Street in Tokyo. Entrance fee is Y310, re-admittance is allowed within the same day, if you want to try more food, good to come early, then leave to come back later to eat more. Since I wanted to eat as many kinds as possible, I opted for 570 yen mini bowl. (regular bowl may be 1000 yen each). While you wait in line, purchase meal ticket from vending machine. Cash only, bring lots of cash if you want to eat more. First ramen I tried was Soy based from Miraku located in Rishiki Hokkaido. Broth was based from Seaweed, mixed with some sort of seafood, created a very rich in flavor broth. Wait time was 45 mins. Second ramen I tried was miso based from Sumire located in Sapporo Hokkaido. Staff told me it's hot and I was sorry I didn't listen. I didn't see the steam coming out but when I had the soup, oh boy it was really hot. Soup was very creamy and rich, old fashion style miso ramen. Oil keeps ramen hot from the beginning to the end. Wait time was 40 mins. Third ramen I tried wa shio base from Ryukyu Shinmen Tondo located in Naha Okinawa. After eating very creamy miso, I wanted something light and this shio ramen was it. Simple sio wasn't too salty, but yet had a very nice flavor without being overwhelmed. Wait time was 15 mins. After the third ramen, I couldn't eat anymore. I walked around, enjoyed the old Japan (decor is from 1958), something I would have seen in a TV show. They did it so well, it really made me feel like i time travelled back to 1958. Staff was friendly, security staff is there to help you navigate. Wait time is posted and updated often to let you know which one has a least queue. I left with stamp on my hand but never came back. I was done eating ramen for the day. I enjoyed trying different kind of ramen in such a short period of time.

Cool place to visit to learn the history of Ramen and to try out different versions. They switch out the shops once in a while so keep that in mind. Tip: Order the half bowl. We made the mistake of ordering the full size at the first shop and we were so full! However, that didn't stop us from trying the other ones. We ate 4 different bowls of ramen during our visit LOL.

The Ramen Museum is a fun place to visit. It's not very big, and you can go through the areas and eat a few varieties of ramen in a few hours. Upon arriving at the museum and getting your tickets, the staff guides you downstairs to the area that looks like old town Japan. The details in these areas mimic possibly 60's Japan. The restaurant fronts are also nostalgic, and each serves a different type or region of ramen. There about 8-9 types of ramen to try. Sadly, I got full from my first ramen bowl (it wasn't a mini portion), so I didn't get to try the other kinds of ramen offered. If I do come back with a first-time group to Japan, I may return to try different styles. After roaming the old town Japan area, we headed back upstairs which has more information and displays on the history of ramen as well as the gift store where you can buy souvenirs and food items such as ramen ingredients, instant ramen, kitchen items, and more. We initially stayed in Tokyo, so it was a distance to come just for the museum. If you are coming from Tokyo, plan your day to be in Yokohama, start with the museum early then check out other areas. It's another region filled with a variety I recommend anyone that loves ramen to visit. The friendly staff from the entrance to when we left, made the experience enjoyable.

In terms of it being labeled as a museum, I would say it is very interactive. There are some brief descriptions on the history of noodles and specifically ramen near the main entrance. Of course, the Japanese must distinguish ramen from the original Chinese terms. I couldn't count how many times they said Umami. Unlike the cup noodle museum, you are mainly focused on eating the noodles instead of looking at them. There are a lot of restaurants in here to choose from, and I would recommend coming in hungry. There are English translations of the menu items so you can match up the number with the button on the vending machines. They even have Korean, Chinese, and even Thai versions of the menu for all the tourists. I would recommend getting the half portions so you can try more flavors. The lines can get long, but it really depends. I ended up eating like 6 half portions, and was pretty satisfied. The fish style ramen in the corner was super flavorful and was one of my favorite. Anything with Miso + spice is also really good.

I absolutely love this place! Too bad it's so out of the way. I like how the atmosphere resembles old Japan. Of course, the ramen is cool, but that small candy shop inside is a hidden gem. They have candy from hanabata-days. You can choose to eat at any one of the ramen places inside. If you don't want a whole bowl, you can opt to get a mini. That way you can taste the ramen from several different places. If you really liked what you ate, there are some available for purchase in the gift shop.

This place is fun! The decor is old school Japan. Different types of ramen from different prefectures. Some of them offer small portions. Best to have cash. when you are done, go back upstairs and visit the candy shops. Look for the man that makes the candy with the wafer cookies. Cute stuff!

We had a good time here. A good spot to visit if you're using the Shinkansen and headed to/from Tokyo as Yokohama is along the way. You pay a small entrance fee to the museum and they have a luggage hold area in the front so you're not bumping into other travelers with your backpack or luggage. Once you enter the Museum area you can review the history of ramen and shop for some various items. When you descend to the the basement you're brought into a hall that's created to resemble a post WWII grungy street with various ramen shops. You basically pick out the restaurant you want to eat at and line up till you're in the front to purchase your ramen ticket from the machine and get seated. Once you're seated things move pretty fast. I would expect to plan 20-70+ minutes for the line depending on which ramen shop you choose to visit. If you plan on trying various spots arrive early or dedicate a lot of time towards the museum.

I would reluctantly say that this museum is almost like a more adult version of the cup of noodles museum. Admission is affordable especially since you'll most likely be paying for food inside anyway. I was also able to pick up some nice things from the gift shop as well. You learn about the origins of Ramen on the main level and then on the sub level you get to experience a bunch of different types of Ramen from different restaurants. What makes this museum so amazing is that downstairs is styled like old-school Japan and although you are in a basement of sorts, the decor is meant to give you the appearance that you are outside walking down a street in another time period. Depending on when you go, the lines can be pretty long so be prepared to queue. I'd also recommend getting the smaller portions of the Ramen offered at each restaurant just so that you can try more options.

It is pretty much paying an entrance fee to have the opportunity to line up for 7 shops each serves its own regionally different/specialized ramen. Terrible idea to come with a big group - very limited seating in each shop and each person in the group has to order at least one small bowl of ramen if you are planning to sit in that specific ramen shop. My husband and I managed to fit 4 bowls of ramen into our stomach (no worries they were all half sized). So many types of noodles, broth, and toppings - rich pork bone broth with thick wavy noodles combo was my personal fav! Loved the 1940s Japan decor/ambiance! Definitely recommend checking out for some great photos and tasty bowls of noodles!

What a fun, unique place! The deets: inexpensive entrance fee, short walk from Shin-Yokohama station, gift shop on ground floor (with race track!!!), two floors of ramen restaurants Definitely get half bowls so that you can save your appetite and try more than one ramen restaurant. Each place has a vending machine in front where you order exactly what ramen you want (this is quite customary at ramen places in Japan). There's also a bar and ice cream available. I was mostly in awe at the amount of detail put into making this mini city! It felt like we had traveled back in time to a small city block in Japan. It may seem like a trek out from the main city of Tokyo, but it's worth it!

Ramen museum was entertaining and had a number of unique/interesting ramen styles in the subfloor. The museum section was educational (I.e., it's basically Chinese noodles up until 1955-ish, which I never knew). The different ramen stalls underneath the building are cool, basically you can buy a ticket for each ramen stall for a bowl of ramen. Be aware that each adult must purchase their own bowl, so no sharing! Admission was around 380 yen per person, then bowls of ramen ranged from 600-1200. A tad pricey, but you're paying for the experience. Good if you're in Yokohama, not sure I'd make a special stop here if you're not in the city anyway though.

This museum has an old Japan vibe, with the interior mimicking a little town. You can walk down the "streets" and see the different establishments that would have existed. There is an admission fee or you can get an annual pass. But all of the things inside still cost money. The ramen shops do change over time and they have a wall showing what shops have been there at what time. Their map also introduces you to what eat shop is known for. All of them are vending machine operated when you order. They also have English menus available. Everyone needs to order so if you're planning on eating more than one bowl, the mini bowl is the way to go. But everyone in your party will need to order something. And that goes for every shop. There is also an old school toy shop that sells a bunch of toys you would have gotten back then as well as some ice cream and ramune. There's a bar in the center and a hangout spot for those that would like a drink/smoke. That spot reeks of cigarettes but they sell a milk softserve that is quite delicious. The museum I would say is more of a place for eating. So make sure that you're hungry!

We ate ramen until it came out of our eyeballs!!!!!! Located a few steps from the Shin-Yokohama station this is ramen heaven on earth. 300 yen here you inside to have the best ramen you'll ever eat at your fingertips!!!! Top floor has souvenirs and a cute little exhibit reviewing the timeline of ramen and development throughout the years. Go down one floor and you have a basement with 2 floors with ramen from all over Japan. They give you a book in the beginning you can review that tells you a little background on each ramen store and thickness of the noodles and what broth base so you can narrow down on your choices. Like most ramen shops you purchase your ticket from a vending machine to present to the hostess. Do yourself a favor and get the mini bowls so you can try more spots. Each place requires each adult to get a bowl so you can't share. We were able to visit 3 so make your choices wisely!!!!!!

If you are visiting Japan this is a must see place. There are at least 7-8 different spots to try. All so unique and authentic and worth the try. It's hard to say which is my favorite cause they are all really good. We went on a Friday so the lines were really short. We had to wait maybe 10-15 min in some lines which was good so you can digest your food and get ready for the next one. It's all reasonably priced too. You can get a full sized bowl or do the half sized so you can try them all. The half size is like $5. Really good size. I definitely recommend trying this out if you are a tourist.

This place is like a theme park - for ramen! The Ramen Museum is an inexpensive and fun way to both sight-see and eat at an interesting place. I always make sure to bring friends, family and colleagues here when I show them around Yokohama! It's like Disneyland, but for ramen, and without the rides. They also sell vintage candies and snacks that you can't really find easily anywhere else. Definitely worth a visit!

I love all things ramen, so this is the place for you if you love the noods! This place is conveniently located by the Shin-Yokohama train station, however, if you have a car, they also have a private parking area and provide parking validation. Entrance fee is only 370 yen! Not even $4, so it is deal to go there. On the main level is the gift shop and exhibits providing a brief history on the creation of ramen and the many different ways to make it. The lower two levels are several ramen shops, a candy store, and a little place to get some Hokkaido milk ice cream, which was amazingly smooth, not too sweet, perfectly dreamy ice cream. Each ramen shop has a little vending machine next to it where you can buy a ticket for whichever type of ramen you would like to try from that place. Fear not, there are English and other language menus hanging from the side of the machine so you know exactly which button to push. There are smaller than lunch menu bowls so that you can try several different types of ramens from as many different shops as you'd like and of course you can add extras like ajitama, menma, etc... Bring your appetite with you and stop by the gift shop to take home a variety of different fresh ramens to take with you or send to friends.

I was a bit disappointed by this museum in part due to some confusion. The upstairs is nice, with information about the history of ramen in several languages. (There's also a small gift shop and, oddly, a race track of some kind?) You go downstairs to get food, and it looks very cool: set up like a street of ramen shops from the 1950s. However, we were given a brochure upstairs with numbers for the different types of ramen so we would know what to order. But at the top of the stairs is a ticket machine (as you see at other ramen shops) with seemingly corresponding numbers on it. So we thought (not reading Japanese) that we had to buy the ticket there. As it turns out, the machine is for the little restaurant at the top of the stairs. All the ones downstairs (in our brochure) you order at their counters. Argh. Thus we got something other than what we had wanted (I was hoping for rich broth and thick noodles, and unfortunately the same number on the machine was for something opposite that description: thin noodles and weak broth. It wasn't bad per se but not what I had looked forward to). So if you don't read Japanese, be aware of this. You'll do fine upstairs, though.

This was such a cool place to learn about the history of ramen. After spending some time on the street level entrance looking through history you descend into the basement where there are at least 10 ramen shops of different varieties waiting for you to try. They even offer a smaller bowl so you can eat your way through the restaurants. Very cool experience, learned a lot and had a great time!

We took a special day-trip to Yokohama just to visit this Ramen Museum. If you have ramen lovers traveling with you ... this is actually a really fun spot to check out. The Ramen Museum isn't your traditional "museum" (or what you would think of when you picture an actual museum). The first level (ground level, where you enter) contains some information about the different regions the featured ramen are from, as well as a gift shop. I bought several ramen-themed treats (pens, etc.) and create-your-own ramen kits for some of my friends. For just 500 yen, that was such a great deal - you get to pick a broth, noodle type (soft, chewy, firm, etc.) and mix-ins (if I remember correctly). I assembled two kits and it was really fun. The basement level (when you walk downstairs) mimics old Japan, and you have to consult a map to find the ramen vendor of your choice. There's a "menu board" in a central location that tells you about how long the wait time is at each vendor. You basically just have to line up in the appropriate line (vendors are numbered) until you can eat in the shop. The shops are small, so seated is limited. Tip: Come early. We came soon after the museum opened, so we could stand in line at some of the more popular vendors. Because we had a group of four, we split up and went to 2-3 different vendors of our choice. Also, be careful when ordering from vending machines. I'd recommend ordering the mini size (instead of the full order of ramen) from the different vendors, unless you're planning to just go to one shop. If you order the mini, you can comfortably sample ramen from 2-3 different stores. I ordered the mini sizes from two different shops and was not overly bloated/full. Also, if your group doesn't all want to visit the same vendor, don't be afraid to split up. It's inevitable, because are so many shops to pick from. I would just start with the one that gets crowded fastest/the one you want most and work your way down the list. Here's what I got: Sumire: This is one of the most famous ramen shops in Japan, and they're known for their miso ramen. The soup is thick and fragrant, and it's filled with Hokkaido-style noodles. These noodles sport a medium thickness, and they're slightly harder (not super soft and spongy) and curvy. I love noodles that are slightly thicker and chewy (not super soft), because they remind me of the tsukemen dipping noodles that I love so much. I love miso ramen more than shoyu ramen, so this vendor was first on my list. The line had already started by the time I found where the vendor was (upstairs, not as easy to find as some of the other vendors), but the wait was well worth it. The broth had a distinct miso flavor, and I loved the chewiness of the noodles. The broth was thick and savory, so it needed a stronger noodle to withstand it/not dissolve. YUJI Ramen: I was excited to learn that YUJI has a U.S. location (Brooklyn), so this isn't the first and last time (hopefully) that I experience these noodles. YUJI's signature dish is the tuna-kotsu, which results in a whitish, cloudy soup (it's made by roasting the leftover parts after filleting over a strong flame, according to the Ramen Museum website). The broth has a robust taste and is complemented by straight, ultra-thin noodles. I love fish (especially tuna), so I was able to really appreciate this broth. It was light and murky, and the super-thin noodles reminded me of somen. It complemented the broth perfectly; the light and thin texture made the broth stand out and didn't compromise the flavor. If you want a lighter ramen (definitely didn't feel bloated after this one), I highly recommend these guys. It's worth trying also if you want something different from the usual shoyu/miso flavors!

Do not eat ANYTHING before coming here. And go later in the day to avoid the tour groups. The educational part of the museum can be seen in 1/2 an hour on the first floor where the entrance is. Save the gift shop for later so you're not carrying stuff with you as you eat. When you get the map, do your research and figure out what kind of ramen you want to eat. They usually have 2 new ones that travel from abroad, so those would be there for a limited time only. Get your stickers and stamp! If you're a collector like me, you'll want to divide and conquer. There's no way you can eat 8 bowls of ramen. Try everything by getting the 'mini'. When you order the ramen outside, select the pink picture, which is usually what they are known for, mini version, + sticker. I was able to eat 3, and my fiance miraculously ate 5 just so i can have my complete sticker collection :D