🍜 Ramen shops in Kyoto

12 well-rated ramen spots within a 15-minute walk of central Kyoto, 5 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Ramen is what Kyoto 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 Kyoto, with today's hours and the ones that run past midnight marked. Solo diners are completely normal, and slurping is expected.

Ramen shops near central Kyoto

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Kyoto'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.

  1. 1.Jun - Main Shop
    ★ 4.5 (1,120)859m · 11 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Sanbongichō, 462-5 １Ｆ
  2. 2.Ramen Mugyu Vol. 2 Karasuma Takoyakushi
    ★ 4.5 (1,141)906m · 11 min walk walk298-13 Ichirenshachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
  3. 3.Hyakuten Manten
    ★ 4.6 (850)644m · 8 min walk walk47 Hishiyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
  4. 4.Nippon Ramen Rin Kyoto
    ★ 4.5 (969)969m · 12 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Bantōyachō, 653-1
  5. 5.Ichiryu Manbai - Kawaramachi
    ★ 4.3 (1,490)422m · 5 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Daikokuchō, 71番地 ワールド会館 1階
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.Menya Yukou
    ★ 4.3 (1,979)822m · 10 min walk walk588 Banochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
  7. 7.Ramen Nishiki
    ★ 4.4 (781)996m · 12 min walk walk416 Hashimotochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
  8. 8.Mensho Takamatsu - Main Shop
    ★ 4.2 (1,546)888m · 11 min walk walk312 Ichirenshachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
  9. 9.Men-ya Kirameki - Kyoto Sanjo
    ★ 4.2 (899)284m · 4 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Ebisuchō, 435ｰ3 河原町三条ビル １Ｆ
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Hakata-Nagahama-Ramen Miyoshi
    ★ 4.0 (2,043)402m · 5 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Ishiyachō, 115 辻田ビル １階
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Takabashi Ramen Shijo Kawaramachi
    ★ 4.8 (299)521m · 7 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Yamazakichō, 252-1 竹本ビル B1F
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.Ramen War Kyoto Kawaramachi Store
    ★ 4.1 (615)482m · 6 min walk walkKyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Yamazakichō, 238 1F
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Kyoto

First night in Kyoto? Go with a local guide

A guided bar-hopping or food tour gets you into the tiny places that are hard to walk into alone — and you learn how ordering works before you go solo the next night.

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Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Kyoto's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.

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Ramen shops in Kyoto: common questions

Where can I get ramen late at night in Kyoto?

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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto?

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.