Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
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- Harasay87Tamworth, Australia82 contributionsJust goI have been wanting to visit the Cup Noodle Museum for a very long time, and it exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend you arrive well before the 10am opening time, at least 9:30am, because they start selling tickets early and on weekends the time slots sell out quickly. We did the general museum (500 yen per adult) and then booked in to create our own cup noodle ramen, which is 500 yen per cup. Making your own cup noodle was great. Do not skimp on this. It is well worth the money. The museum itself is small, and the cartoon you watch about the history is in Japanese. Highly recommend you ask at the ticket counter for an English info book. For kids, they have the play park, which is 500 yen per kid and probably a bit pricey for 1/2 hour play time. They also did a safety briefing AND walked the kids through the play area for the first 10 minutes. My 5 year old was ready to tear his hair out wanting to bolt and just play already! The World Bazaar was good as well, definitely worth the pit stop to enjoy some noodles. Overall, an enthusiastic 5/5. Yokohama is a lovely area to visit, so include the Cup Noodle Museum!Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 8, 2023
- MissPerkyAK391 contributionsCup NoodleThe Cup of Noodle Museum is a good rainy day activity if you have extra time. Admission is free for kids. There is lots of information on how Cup Noodle came to be. The diy Cupnoodles is fun. You get to color your own cup for 500 yen then you get to add your choice of flavor and toppings in your designed cup. They have you package it in an inflatable bag which is great if you're planning to bring it home as a souvenir. Be prepared to wait. You have to make a reservation to go into the design area. Skip the Cupnoodle park unless your children are under 5 yrs old. For 500 yen it's kinda of a rip off having them go through two slides and a light up room. They do have a mini tour for the kids, but my 7 and 9 year old were not impressed. Also needs a reservation before hand. The Noodle Bazaar. Bring cash. Uses a ticket system like you would at a small ramen shop. It was fun to try the different dishes. There was a bit of a wait round noon. I would not recommend the soft serve cupnoodle flavored ice cream unless you are really into your ice cream tasting like cup noodle.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 15, 2023
- BBBBBRYANBrea, California69 contributionsDon’t miss Cup Noodles. This is a great place to check out.Has to be one of the best attractions in the area. Don’t miss this place. Go early. Inexpensive way to spend some time at Yokohama. I had no idea how Cup Noodles ever came about until I went through this place. Very interesting.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 5, 2023
- alohatripperHonolulu, Hawaii1,746 contributionsMust do! What a highlight!Our local guides, Shun and Noriko, recommended that we visit Cup Noodles when in Yokohama. We're glad we did. It made our day memorable. This Museum is huge with many floors -- some we didn't have time to visit. We primarily went to make our personal "Cup Noodles," with custom design on the Styrofoam cup and selected condiments, eg, curry, kim chee, onions, cheese. Next, the cup was made portable with airtight, inflated, plastic bag with a carrying ribbon. We could have stayed another hour to see the museum exhibits. 1000 yen pp.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 7, 2023
- AJ P9 contributionsMust do in Yokohama!One of the coolest museums I’ve visited! Adults and kids can all find stuff to enjoy. Highly recommend!! Very affordable for a family on a budget as well! The food court on the top floor was a bonus and wonderful addition to a great experience overall. Recommend paying the 500 yen to decorate and make your very own cup of noodles!! The entire staff was exceptional!Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 22, 2023
- pandora mSingapore, Singapore240 contributionsVery fun experience!A must go if you are a cup noodle fan and with kids. Entrance fee was very reasonable about 500 yen. You can go early (10am opening) to queue for ticket to make your own cup noodles. We went at 10am and got a ticket for 1030am. It was very organised - you purchase an empty cup (with cover) and is directed to a table with markers where you can add your own designs. Then you proceed to a construction line where you can choose your own ingredients etc. If you wish to make your own noodles from scratch, you must book very early (check out their website for more details), we couldn't book any slot 2 months earlier. There are some sample stalls on the last floor (500yen per small bowl) of noodles around the world - malaysia, thailand, vietnam etc. Not very authentic but still good to eat. We spent about 2-3h at this locationVisited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 9, 2023
- Anuj SrivastavaChicago, Illinois889 contributionsVery Interesting & Informative Museum !!Interesting museum that brings out the whole evolution of Cup noodles and fast food industry. Kids will enjoy activities around making noodles and packaging of it. Very well organized and maintained, highly recommemnded.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 1, 2024
- Single Mum TravelsCanberra, Australia208 contributionsGreat creative afternoonWhat a fun thing to do. It costs 500 yen for everyone over 18 to enter, it's then 500 yen to make your own cup of noodles. It is time slotted we were lucky when we arrived a time slot was about to start. It's was a good afternoon sitting at a table with strangers all decorating our cups and showing each other our end results. The whole process is a great way to spend time together and be creative. Would highly recommend coming here.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 2, 2024
- RowD2192Sydney, Australia160 contributionsWorth a visit with kids if you are in YokohamaVisited whilst on day trip at Yokohama. The museum was ok but basic.The highlight was putting together your own noodles which our two kids did. The noodles were sealed and packed in a bubble for travel. We also tried out the Noddles Bazaar that had stalls selling noodle dishes from around the world. The noodles were delicious but you only get a small sampler so don't expect to be satiated with one dish.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 10, 2024
- D0rindaWPleasanton, California419 contributionsWorth a Day Trip to YokohamaI didn't know what to expect. Visiting the Cup of Noodles Museum exceeded my expectations. The story of cup of noodle, progression of product development, exhibit of history of different "cups" of noodles is simply amazing. The best part is creating my personal cup of noodle, from designing my own cup art to picking my own ingredients. The final product is shrink wrapped just like the commercially available product on the grocery store shelf. Wonderful experience. The process to create the personalize cup of noodle is efficient and well done. Shopping at the museum store is very fun.Visited April 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 13, 2024
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Yu Ying
Singapore, Singapore1,873 contributions
Nov 2019
Its a very spacious compound with every section laid out neatly, it shows the history and life story of founder of Nissin Mr Momofuku Ando. How he overcame his problems and came up with a noodle that changed our lives. It is very informative and the entire space is bright and easy to walk around.
There is also a huge area to DIY our own cup noodes (extra charge), please try!! Don't be taken aback by the long queues because it moves very fast, and there is staff there to allocate seatings for you. It was a really fun experience and nice souvenier to bring back.
Lastly, don't forget to check out the souvenior shop, i bought some really cute Nissin cup noodle magnets, a nissin noodle eraser and even a tee shirt with the cute chick mascot. The tee is not expensive and good quality cotton. They also sell limited edition cup noodles only available in some countries.
There is also a huge area to DIY our own cup noodes (extra charge), please try!! Don't be taken aback by the long queues because it moves very fast, and there is staff there to allocate seatings for you. It was a really fun experience and nice souvenier to bring back.
Lastly, don't forget to check out the souvenior shop, i bought some really cute Nissin cup noodle magnets, a nissin noodle eraser and even a tee shirt with the cute chick mascot. The tee is not expensive and good quality cotton. They also sell limited edition cup noodles only available in some countries.
Written March 21, 2020
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wesleywaisiu
Singapore, Singapore2,193 contributions
Oct 2019
This is the second cup noodle museum I visited. The area is much bigger than the one in Osaka. The exhibition is also different, the movie before you enter the exhibition is very interesting and really helps you understand the story of cup noodles.
The booking system for making your own cup noodle is different from the one in Osaka, I like the one in Yokohama more.
The food court inside is also interesting with a lot of different countries noodle that you can try. Small portion for each so that you can try a few more different types. Good for the westerner who don't normally eat noodles.
Overall experience is excellent.
The booking system for making your own cup noodle is different from the one in Osaka, I like the one in Yokohama more.
The food court inside is also interesting with a lot of different countries noodle that you can try. Small portion for each so that you can try a few more different types. Good for the westerner who don't normally eat noodles.
Overall experience is excellent.
Written March 27, 2020
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MissPerkyAK
Palmer,AK391 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The Cup of Noodle Museum is a good rainy day activity if you have extra time. Admission is free for kids. There is lots of information on how Cup Noodle came to be.
The diy Cupnoodles is fun. You get to color your own cup for 500 yen then you get to add your choice of flavor and toppings in your designed cup. They have you package it in an inflatable bag which is great if you're planning to bring it home as a souvenir. Be prepared to wait. You have to make a reservation to go into the design area.
Skip the Cupnoodle park unless your children are under 5 yrs old. For 500 yen it's kinda of a rip off having them go through two slides and a light up room. They do have a mini tour for the kids, but my 7 and 9 year old were not impressed. Also needs a reservation before hand.
The Noodle Bazaar. Bring cash. Uses a ticket system like you would at a small ramen shop. It was fun to try the different dishes. There was a bit of a wait round noon. I would not recommend the soft serve cupnoodle flavored ice cream unless you are really into your ice cream tasting like cup noodle.
The diy Cupnoodles is fun. You get to color your own cup for 500 yen then you get to add your choice of flavor and toppings in your designed cup. They have you package it in an inflatable bag which is great if you're planning to bring it home as a souvenir. Be prepared to wait. You have to make a reservation to go into the design area.
Skip the Cupnoodle park unless your children are under 5 yrs old. For 500 yen it's kinda of a rip off having them go through two slides and a light up room. They do have a mini tour for the kids, but my 7 and 9 year old were not impressed. Also needs a reservation before hand.
The Noodle Bazaar. Bring cash. Uses a ticket system like you would at a small ramen shop. It was fun to try the different dishes. There was a bit of a wait round noon. I would not recommend the soft serve cupnoodle flavored ice cream unless you are really into your ice cream tasting like cup noodle.
Written October 15, 2023
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Wood77
Los Angeles, CA3,470 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Cup of Noodle Museum in Yokohama, Japan. Entrance fee was ¥500 yens to see the contents of the museum and ¥500 yens more to “Make your Own Cup of Noodles.” Was forewarned to make reservations for “Make your own Cup of Noodles” experience and this recommendation is correct. Luckily we arrived just when it opened and several open slots (perhaps no shows) were available to participate in “Make your own Cup of Noodles” activity. While we were making our Cup of Noodles, approximately 50+ school children showed up along those that had reservations. Instantaneously, the place filled up. As for the museum portion, not much to see. There were wall-to-wall displays of ramens over the years. As for make your own Cup a Noodle, this activity is more geared for children.
Written February 19, 2024
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pandora m
Singapore, Singapore240 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
A must go if you are a cup noodle fan and with kids. Entrance fee was very reasonable about 500 yen. You can go early (10am opening) to queue for ticket to make your own cup noodles. We went at 10am and got a ticket for 1030am. It was very organised - you purchase an empty cup (with cover) and is directed to a table with markers where you can add your own designs. Then you proceed to a construction line where you can choose your own ingredients etc. If you wish to make your own noodles from scratch, you must book very early (check out their website for more details), we couldn't book any slot 2 months earlier. There are some sample stalls on the last floor (500yen per small bowl) of noodles around the world - malaysia, thailand, vietnam etc. Not very authentic but still good to eat. We spent about 2-3h at this location
Written December 9, 2023
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Quang Kiet Le
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1,137 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The museum was located in the heart of Yokohama, with nice view to the wheel. For the entrance fee of JPY500, we could enter and explore the history of instant noodle making, learn more about the noodle. And with an additional of JPY500, we could make the noodle ourselves. The museum was relatively small, but it was fun for families with young children.
Written April 20, 2023
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Dawn M
Atlanta, GA124 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We showed up in the evening towards the end of the operating hours and were able to purchase tickets as walk ups. We were given a time to be at the make your own noodles, which gave us plenty of time to wander through the museum part.
It begins with a film about the history of Cup Noodles which had English subtitles. It’s a great story of perseverance and ingenuity. The museum is well spaced out for crowds with many interactive displays for children and adults.
For the making your own Cup Noodle, you do need 500 Yen (in cash) to buy the cup and get started. You are directed to a child sized table with markers to decorate your cup. Once you are done, you go up to the line to have your cup filled with noodles and different toppings. I used my Google translator at the table to read the different toppings, so I was prepared when I got to that part of the line. We all stumbled through it, but it was a fun experience!
@kplusds
It begins with a film about the history of Cup Noodles which had English subtitles. It’s a great story of perseverance and ingenuity. The museum is well spaced out for crowds with many interactive displays for children and adults.
For the making your own Cup Noodle, you do need 500 Yen (in cash) to buy the cup and get started. You are directed to a child sized table with markers to decorate your cup. Once you are done, you go up to the line to have your cup filled with noodles and different toppings. I used my Google translator at the table to read the different toppings, so I was prepared when I got to that part of the line. We all stumbled through it, but it was a fun experience!
@kplusds
Written June 12, 2024
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bouin boushoku man
Saitama, Japan195 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
・I went there around 10:00 on a holiday, and it took about 5 minutes to buy a ticket. At this point, it was also possible to make a reservation for 10:30 at Cup Noodle Factory.
・There are many children, but adults alone can enjoy it.
・The ramen made at Cup Noodle Factory has a one-month expiration date.
[Food: Thoughts on NOODLES BAZAAR]
I went there around 12:00 on a holiday. This time, I lined up at the Chicken Ramen store for about 5 minutes.
[Taste]
☑︎Mini Chicken Ramen 250 yen
Char siu and egg
Two toppings are free.
I wonder if it's the same size as the mini Chicken Ramen sold in stores? So it's bite-sized for a full-grown adult.
It was a bit hard to judge whether it was regular Chicken Ramen? Or hot water with a bit of broth.
It tastes even better after reading about the history of Chicken Ramen.
[Service][Atmosphere]
You order with a meal ticket. Cash only.
It was a food court style.
The interior had a retro atmosphere reminiscent of overseas food stalls.
There was nothing particularly bothersome about the customer service.
・There are many children, but adults alone can enjoy it.
・The ramen made at Cup Noodle Factory has a one-month expiration date.
[Food: Thoughts on NOODLES BAZAAR]
I went there around 12:00 on a holiday. This time, I lined up at the Chicken Ramen store for about 5 minutes.
[Taste]
☑︎Mini Chicken Ramen 250 yen
Char siu and egg
Two toppings are free.
I wonder if it's the same size as the mini Chicken Ramen sold in stores? So it's bite-sized for a full-grown adult.
It was a bit hard to judge whether it was regular Chicken Ramen? Or hot water with a bit of broth.
It tastes even better after reading about the history of Chicken Ramen.
[Service][Atmosphere]
You order with a meal ticket. Cash only.
It was a food court style.
The interior had a retro atmosphere reminiscent of overseas food stalls.
There was nothing particularly bothersome about the customer service.
Written January 28, 2024
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bbeinstein04
Quezon City, Philippines428 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We wanted to see this particular museum as we have heard some pretty cool things about it. If you are already in Yokohama and have some time to spare then do drop by and experience this yourself. The cost isn’t too expensive but you should probably like instant noodles quite a bit to visit. You have to pay extra to design your own cup but it’s really just drawing and colouring some designs on the cup then choose your soup base and toppings. We didn’t try the Chicken Ramen Factory which might be more fun but we didn’t really see much point in experiencing it. There is a small exhibit cube of the evolution of their instant ramen noodles through the years if you find that interesting and a small recreation of the shack where instant noodles was born. The noodles “bazaar” is not worth your money or the calories just give that a pass. Overall it’s a cute little thing to do but only if you are already in the area and have time to spare.
Written June 4, 2023
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,745 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The Cup Noodles museum is a short walk across the river from the train station, and you can buy your tickets there or get them online. The DIY noodles experience is timed but they fit a ton of people in the room. The ramen making has to be booked ahead because it sells out. The whole museum is about Momofuku and his development of the cup noodles, and there is a movie that shouldn't be missed. The noodle cup decorating was 500 yen for the cup and was a lot of fun. This would be a great rainy or hot day activity!
Written September 11, 2024
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Planning to go to yokohama especially the cup noodle museum. Just wan to ask..i be staying in shinjuku area btw, do i get on the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line to yokohama or take the bulllet train? Can i stop at Shin- Yokohama too if i want to go to noodle museum?
Written September 30, 2019
Try the Fukutoshin Line from Shinjuku. The name of the train line will change, but you can stay right on the same train all the way to Yokohama. Double check with Google Maps. Get off at Minatomirai Station for Cup of Noodles Museum.
Written October 1, 2019
Is it far from Sakuragicho Station?
Written August 24, 2019
Not at all. Maybe 15-20 minute walk at the most. An even closer station is Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line.
Written August 27, 2019
For the My Cupnoodles Factory, how many "make your own" cups can each person buy?
Written January 22, 2019
You buy can few cups for sure and please remember to bring enough coins for the vendor machine
Written January 27, 2019
Can we come and purchased the tickets at the venue?
Written November 21, 2018
You can purchase the tickets to design the cups at the museum. You will need to make a reservation and pay online if you want to make the ramen noodles from scratch experience.
Written November 21, 2018
Hi,
Anyone knows if it will open on Jan 2/3, 2019.
Also, do they have an email address I can contact?
Thanks,
Written October 10, 2018
You can visit their website and you will able to find out .
They usually provide 3 months calendar. If you plan to visit in Jan , you may check it out next month onwards .
Written October 14, 2018
Dear all, planning to make a day trip to Yokohama. Any suggestion of where are the nearby places that I can visit after my trip to the cup noodles museum? Thank you.
Written June 15, 2018
Hi,
going from memory so apologies if it's not great info or too clear, sorry in advance.
There's a few points of interest within close walking distance.
There's World Porters shopping centre where you can also pick up something to eat (lots of choices).
Red Brick Warehouse.
As said above there's the big wheel and an amusement park. Cosmoworld i think it's called.
Landmark plaza is also a handy shopping and food area.
Taking a stroll to Chinatown and even a little longer the bay stars arena baseball stadium (closer to Kannai station if i remember right).
There's also a couple of parks to relax in around Sakuragicho and on the other side of the train station there's a zoo.
If you're visiting with kids then there's the Anpanman museum about 10-15 mins walk (depends how slow you walk) from the cup noodle museum. That from memory is right in between Sakuragicho and Yokohama stations i think.
Hope that helped.
Written June 15, 2018
How much time on average is necessary to finish touring the whole museum?
Written June 8, 2018
Depends how much you want to wander around the areas, look at all the packaging and designs carefully and if you want to watch all the videos.
Also if you want to create your own cup noodle.
Can be anything from 25-30mins if powering through to 90-100mins hours if taking it all in and creating your own item I'd say from memory.
Hope it helps.
Written June 8, 2018
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