🍜 Ramen shops in Kofu
12 well-rated ramen spots within a 15-minute walk of central Kofu, 4 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.
Ramen is what Kofu eats after drinking. Shops near the bars stay open late — some until 03:00 or later — and a bowl runs ¥900–¥1,400. Many shops use a ticket machine by the door: put in cash, press the button with the picture, hand the ticket over the counter.
Below is a live list of ramen shops around the centre of Kofu, with today's hours and the ones that run past midnight marked. Solo diners are completely normal, and slurping is expected.
Local specialty: Hoto. Wide, flat wheat noodles simmered in miso broth with pumpkin and root vegetables — a thick, warming winter staple unique to Yamanashi. Koshu-ya or Hoto Fudo restaurants in and around Kofu; also available in the station food hall.
Ramen shops near central Kofu
Sorted by rating. Distances are from Kofu's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.
- ★ 4.1 (1,478)831m · 10 min walk walk4-chōme-12-28 Chūō, Kofu
- 2.Sanpuku★ 4.2 (463)388m · 5 min walk walkKofu, Chūō, 1-chōme−4−9 若尾ビル
- Open past midnight★ 4.2 (452)260m · 3 min walk walk2-chōme-3-7 Marunouchi, Kofu
- ★ 3.8 (583)287m · 4 min walk walk2-chōme-2-8 Marunouchi, Kofu
- ★ 4.0 (405)245m · 3 min walk walk1-chōme-7-3 Marunouchi, Kofu
- ★ 4.0 (278)472m · 6 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−1−25 甲州夢小路内
- ★ 3.9 (269)205m · 3 min walk walk1-chōme-16-1 Marunouchi, Kofu
- ★ 3.8 (164)146m · 2 min walk walk1-chōme-8-15 内 甲府市丸
- Open past midnight★ 3.6 (173)454m · 6 min walk walk4-chōme-3-16 Chūō, Kofu
- ★ 3.7 (137)570m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-4-13 Kitaguchi, Kofu
- Open past midnight11.Mensai★ 3.8 (91)367m · 5 min walk walk1-chōme-9-5 Chūō, Kofu
- Open past midnight12.Yossy★ 4.0 (49)575m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-19-4 Chūō, Kofu
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Stay within walking distance of the nightlife
The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Kofu's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.
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Ramen shops in Kofu: common questions
Where can I get ramen late at night in Kofu?
Shops closest to the main bar streets keep the latest hours. Look for the "open past midnight" mark in the list on this page — it is based on today's opening hours from Google, so it reflects the current schedule rather than an old guide.
How do I order ramen if I don't speak Japanese?
Most shops in Kofu use a ticket machine with pictures; the top-left button is usually the standard bowl. If there is no machine, saying the shop's style plus "hitotsu" (one) works — "shoyu ramen hitotsu". Extra noodles are "kaedama" at tonkotsu shops.
How much does a bowl of ramen cost in Kofu?
Typically ¥900–¥1,400 for a standard bowl as of 2026, with toppings adding ¥100–¥300 each. Tourist-area and specialty shops can reach ¥1,800. Ramen shops don't add a seat charge and don't expect tips.