Best 5 Ramen Shops in Asahikawa City (2026 Update)
Traveler's Quick Ramen Guide
🔰 4 Simple Steps to Enjoy Ramen in Japan
- 1. Buy Ticket (食券): Choose your bowl & extra toppings at the vending machine.
- 2. Hand Ticket: Sit down and place your ticket on the raised counter for the chef.
- 3. Customization: When asked for preferences, "Futsuu" means normal/standard taste.
- 4. Courtesy: Place your empty bowl on the upper counter and wipe your space with the cloth.
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Best 5 Ramen Shops in Asahikawa City (2026 Update)
Experience the finest ramen in the area with our handpicked selection of top 5 shops. Find your perfect bowl today!
1. Hachiya Gojo Original Shop
Founded in 1947, Hachiya Gojo is the legendary creator of Asahikawa Ramen’s iconic “kogashi lard” (charred aromatic lard) and rich pork-mackerel double broth.
2. Baikoken Asahikawa Main Branch
Founded in 1969 and inaugural champion of the Asahikawa Ramen Grand Prix, offering classic pork-kombu double broth and signature jumbo menma.
3. Ramen Santouka Asahikawa Main Branch
Founded in 1988, Santouka is the worldwide benchmark of silky tonkotsu shio ramen, accented with a pickled plum and prized toroniku pork cheek.
4. Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Main Branch
Founded from a 1947 food cart, Aoba preserves historic low-heat clear W-soup of pork, chicken, and Rishiri kombu served with traditional hospitality.
5. Ramen Kura Asahikawa
Beloved local institution in Toyooka evolving Santouka’s creamy DNA with rich tonkotsu seafood broth and fall-apart braised pork kakuni.
