Ramen noodles are known as a national food of the Japanese people, and have developed into an explosively popular food in Japan. Kyoto is also a city that consumes a lot of ramens, so it has a reputation for its variety and deliciousness.
Umeda station, Osaka
The meeting time varies between lunchtime (10:30, 11:30) to dinner time(16:30, 17:30) at Umeda train station, Osaka. The exact meeting place will be informed after making the reservation. The guide will take you to the ramen street in Ichijyouji, Kyoto. It's approximately 1 hour and a half hours by public trains (transfer at Kyoto station by JR Line and Dematiyanagi station by Eizan Line You can pick any ramen restaurant from any of them. (each Ramen is listed on my picture page)
Walk to Ramen street. Please see the Ramen Street Map for reference. Choose ramen restaurants as many as you want. However, keep in mind that most of the restaurants DO NOT accept reservations prior. so wait in line if necessary. As a hint. decide which ramen restaurant go first, it's a better idea.
I set up for 1-hour mealtime but it could be longer due to congestion
Arrive Umeda station, Osaka. If not necessary to go back to Umeda station, we can dismiss at Ichijyouji station.
Umeda staion or Ichijyouji station
Ask anyone today which Japane cuisine belongs to and the answer is pretty much always "Japanese". Ramen noodles are so integrally linked to Japan that it's considered a national dish. Now ramen noodles have seemingly endless regional variations.
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Put on clothes suit on the season, and walkable shoes. You should tell your guide about ingredients you cannot eat for allergy or disease in advance. Also, religiously restricted foods.
Please let us know in advance what you are allergic to so that you don't know what is in the product and cause allergic symptoms.
Ramen noodle is a popular food among Japanese people, but not everyone likes to eat ramen noodles. Some people don't eat ramen. You may like or dislike ramen noodles depending on your tastes and preferences, but we cannot refund if you have eaten the meal.
Yes! If there are any requests, we are considering adding or combining other tours. Please feel free to ask.
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