Kitakata’s ramen museum – full of everything ramen – has finally been completed! A ramen shrine was built in conjunction with the museum, where information about the history and story of Kitakata Ramen is exhibited. There is even a big ramen bowl at the centre of the shrine, where visitors can pray for good luck in love! Check out the shrine to find out if Kitakata Ramen will bring you romance!!
| Best Season | All Year |
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| Opening Hours |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Closed on Wed. |
| Parking | No parking lot available. |
| Entrance Fee | Free to visit |
| Access | 4662 Nichome, Kitakata, Fukushima 966-0818 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Train: 10 min on foot from Kitakata Station (on the JR Ban-etsu West Line) |
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