🍜 Ramen shops in Nagoya

12 well-rated ramen spots within a 15-minute walk of central Nagoya, 7 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Ramen is what Nagoya 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 Nagoya, 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 Nagoya

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Nagoya'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.Kazan
    ★ 4.5 (1,134)274m · 3 min walk walkNagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3-chōme−12−14 プリンセス遠山ビル 1F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Ramen dai Nagoya
    ★ 4.3 (1,622)817m · 10 min walk walkNagoya, Naka Ward, Nishiki, 2-chōme−9−6 １階
  3. 3.Menya Kiyo Nagoya Sakae
    ★ 4.4 (806)425m · 5 min walk walkNagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3-chōme−25−3 1F
  4. 4.ICHIRAN Nagoya Nishiki
    ★ 4.2 (1,571)272m · 3 min walk walkNagoya, Naka Ward, Nishiki, 3-chōme−22−7 Ark, 2F
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Ichiran Nagoya Sakae
    ★ 4.1 (2,523)312m · 4 min walk walk3-chōme-12-22 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.Ippudo
    ★ 4.1 (888)567m · 7 min walk walk3-chōme-22-26 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya
  7. 7.Menyashinmei Sakaesukairuten
    ★ 4.2 (750)65m · 1 min walk walkNagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3-chōme−4−5 ９F スカイル
  8. 8.Guriko Nagoya Sakae
    ★ 4.0 (731)161m · 2 min walk walk3-chōme-3-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.Fuji Ichiban Nishiki
    ★ 3.8 (986)399m · 5 min walk walkNagoya, Naka Ward, Nishiki, 3-chōme−13−10 1F
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Tenkaippin
    ★ 3.7 (1,148)393m · 5 min walk walk3-chōme-11-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Butayama
    ★ 3.9 (547)244m · 3 min walk walk3-chōme-12-12 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.Honmaru Sakae Store
    ★ 3.7 (665)166m · 2 min walk walkサカイビル, １階, 3-chōme-8-33 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya

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Plan your night in Nagoya

First night in Nagoya? 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 Nagoya's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.

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Ramen shops in Nagoya: common questions

Where can I get ramen late at night in Nagoya?

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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya?

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.