Ginza is a preeminent district for fashion and other expensive things to buy here in Japan, and no wonder it’s becoming more and more diverse in the sense that majority of the crowd is made up of locals and foreign people!
At some point or the other, being in a busy district, checking out those high-end products that every store has to offer, people are still longing for a cultural experience in a reasonable price.
Here is the list of Japan’s well-known best ramen restaurants in Ginza that are surely worth trying for.
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1. Mugi to Olive
Estimated travel time on foot is 5 minutes coming from A1 Exit of Tokyo Metro Toei Asakusa line Higashi Ginza Station and 6 minutes from A5 Exit of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line; Ginza line; and Hibiya line – Ginza Station.
This ramen shop was mentioned in the Michelin guide, noted to have a unique combination of broth-based flavor.
The broth is made from the atypical combination of clam, dried sardines, and chicken soup. It has deluxe toppings that compliment the taste of this bestselling ramen made it even more exceptional.
Highly Recommended Menu: Hamaguri Clam Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Mugi to Olive(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Retaurant’s Name (Japanese) | むぎとオリーブ |
| Business Hours | Mon – Fri: 11:30 AM ～ 10:00 PM（L.O. 9:45 PM) Saturdays & Holidays: 11:30 AM ～ 9:00 PM（L.O. 8:45 PM) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000 ～ ￥1,999 |
| TEL | +81-3-3571-2123 |
| Address | 6-12-12 | 1F Ginza Stella Bldg., Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Sunday |
| Access | Higashi Ginza Station |
| Seats | 15 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
2. Ginzasa
Estimated travel time on foot is 6 minutes coming from Exit 3 of Toei Oedo Line Shiodome Station and 8 minutes from JR Shinbashi Station – Ginza Exit.
The soup has a very light taste, not so thick and not so strong, perfectly blend broth in a bowl. They sell roughly 150 bowls in a day and the shop closes immediately as soon as the soup runs out.
Highly Recommended Menu: Shio Ramen/Salt Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Ginzasa(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Retaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 麺処 銀笹 |
| Business Hours | Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000 ～ ￥1,999 |
| TEL | +81-3-3543-0280 |
| Address | 1F | Fuji Building , 8-15-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 |
| Business Holiday | Sundays & Public Holidays |
| Access | Shiodome Station |
| Seats | 18 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
3. Funamizaka
Estimated travel time on foot is 3 minutes coming from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Higashi Ginza Station.
The broth is known to be chicken-based combined with thinner noodles that are also worth slurping.
Highly Recommended Menu: Special Salt Soba
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| TripAdvisor | Funamizaka(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Retaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 船見坂 |
| Business Hours | Monday to Friday 11:00 AM ～ 4:00 AM Sat. Sun. Hols. 11:00 AM ～ 10:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000 |
| TEL | +81 3-5565-5541 |
| Address | 2-12-11 Ginza, Chuo 103-0000, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Higashi Ginza Station |
| Seats | 17 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
4. Hashigo
Travel time on foot is approximately two minutes from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Hibiya Line Ginza Station, and 4 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Chiyoda Line / and Toei Subway Mita Line, Hibiya Station.
Hashigo Ramen offers delectable spicy bowls depending on the customer’s preference. No need to worry because you can choose the level of spiciness for your own bowl plus the satisfying pork chop that makes everything yummier than ever!
Highly Recommended Menu: Paikou Dandanmen
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| TripAdvisor | Hashigo(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | はしご |
| Business Hours | Mon – Fri 11:00 AM ～ 5:00 AM Sat – Sun – Hol 11:00 AM ～ 9:00 PM (L.O.8:50 PM) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥2,000～up |
| TEL | +81-3-3571-1750 |
| Address | 6-3-5 Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ginza Station |
| Seats | 24 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking from 11AM – 3PM only |
5. Kamitoku
Travel time on foot is approximately 1 minute from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line – Ginza Itchome Station, and 3 minutes from Toei Subway Asakusa Line – Takaracho Station.
You can also get off at Kyobashi Station which is just 4 minutes away from the shop.
The broth has a thick yet flavorful taste because it is made from beef bone soup and the noodles are best for slurping that you wouldn’t even notice it’s already empty!
Highly Recommended Menu: Kamitoku Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Kamitoku(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 香味徳 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM ～ 11:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-3561-5190 |
| Address | 1-13-6 Ginza | 1F Yamato Bldg., Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ginza Itchōme Station |
| Seats | 11 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
6. Jangara Ramen
Estimated travel time on foot is approximately 3 minutes from Ginza Line / Ginza Station, and Hibiya Line Higashi Ginza Station.
Jangara is a signature ramen of Kyushu or southern area of Japan. The broth is made from pork marrow/bones and the consistency is thicker than the usual ramen. Noodles used in most Kyushu ramen are often thin-sized.
Highly Recommended Menu: Jangara Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Jangara Ramen(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 九州じゃんがららあめん |
| Business Hours | Monday – Tuesday 10:45 AM 〜 11:00 PM Wednesday – Friday 10:45 AM ～ 3:00 Am Sat. Sun. Hols. 10:45 AM ～ 11:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～ |
| TEL | +81-3-3572-3025 |
| Address | 6-12-17 Ginza | Ginza Katagiri Bldg. 1F, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Higashi Ginza Station |
| Seats | 16 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
7. Oborozuki
Convenient location to all travelers and working individuals because it is just a few minutes away from the station.
It is approximately 5 minutes on foot from the Central Entrance of JR Yamanote line Yurakucho station.
This ramen shop was mentioned in the Michelin guide, noted to have a unique combination of broth-based flavor.
Oborozuki is famous for its Tsukemen or dipping style noodle. Customers can choose the soup from shio(salt) based, or pork bone and fishbased broth.
Highly Recommended Menu: Tsukemen
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| TripAdvisor | Oborozuki(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 銀座 朧月 |
| Business Hours | [MOn – Tue – Hol]
11:30 AM ～ 3:30 PM 5:30 PM ～ 10:00 PM [Wed – Thur – Fri] 11:30 AM ～ 4:00 PM 5:30 PM ～ 11:00 PM [Sat – Sun] 11:30 AM ～ 4:00 PM 5:00 PM ～ 10:00 PM (As soon as the soup runs out…) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81 3-6280-6166 |
| Address | 6-3-5 Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Yurakucho Station |
| Seats | 7 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
8. Kudaime Keisuke
Location wise, this ramen shop is conveniently located just a few minutes away from the station.
Estimated travel time on foot is 3 minutes coming from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Toei Asakusa Line East Ginza Station.
Keisuke ramen is also famous not only in Ginza but even to its different branches in Singapore.
The shop offers an unsual duck-based broth which you can choose from thin to thick consistency.
Highly Recommended Menu: Hōjun Kamo Soba Kiwami
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| TripAdvisor | Kudaime Keisuke(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Retaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 九代目けいすけ |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM ～ 11:00 PM (L.O. 10:45 PM) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000 ～ ￥1,999 |
| TEL | +81-3-6274-6655 |
| Address | 6-12-15 Ginza | 1F Ichigo Ginza 612 Bldg., Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Higashi Ginza Station |
| Seats | 18 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
9. ABC Ramen
A very convenient location with an estimated travel time of approximately 3 minutes on foot from Ginza Station .
This ramen shop’s spicy ramen is one of a kind and perfect especially for cold or winter season. Also, the white and black sesame can be added to give a fuller taste and aroma to your bowl.
Highly Recommended Menu: Spicy Ramen with sesame seeds topping
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| TripAdvisor | Ramen: ABC Ramen(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | ABC ラーメン |
| Business Hours |
Monday – Friday 11:00 AM ～ 12:30 AM Saturday 11:00 AM ～ 10:40 PM Sunday & Holiday 11:00 AM ～ 10:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～ |
| TEL | +81-3-3564-2709 |
| Address | 3-5-5 Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ginza Station |
| Seats | 45 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Yes |
10. Ginza Bonten
Travel time on foot is approximately 1 minute from Exit 10 of Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Ginza Itchome Station.
This ramen shop is famous for hot and sour style soup. No wonder it gives satisfying taste while eating because it is not so common to have this style. In addition, there are eggs, mushrooms, ginger that make this bowl complete.
Highly Recommended Menu: Sūrā tanmen
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| TripAdvisor | Ginza Bonten(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 銀座梵天 |
| Business Hours | Mondays to Saturdays & Before Holiday 11:00 AM ～ 4:00 AM Sundays and Holidays 11:30 AM ～ 12:00 MN |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-5579-9968 |
| Address | 1-9-12 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ginza Itchome Station |
| Seats | 20 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
11. Kazami
The nearest exit is C2 of Tokyo Metro – Ginza station. Estimated travel time on foot is only 3 minutes.
Coming from JR Yamanote line – Yurakucho Station, it’ll take 7 minutes on foot taking the nearest Ginza exit.
This ramen shop was mentioned in the Michelin guide, noted to have a unique combination of broth-based flavor.
The broth is mixed with sake kasu (sake lees) that made this ramen so unique in taste. Thick broth with sake aroma will surely make you keep coming back for more!
Highly Recommended Menu: Sake Kasu Nōkō Soba
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| TripAdvisor | Kazami(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 銀座 風見 |
| Business Hours | Weekdays & Sat 11:30 AM ～ 3:20 PM 5:30 PM ～ 10:00 PM Holidays 11:30 AM ～ 8:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-3572-0737 |
| Address | 1F | Asagi Bldg., 6-4-13 Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Sunday |
| Access | Ginza Station |
| Seats | 8 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
12. Do Miso
The travel time on foot is just 2 minutes coming from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza Itchome Station and from Tokyo Metro – Ginza Line, Kyobashi Station.
Do Miso is often described to be one of the best miso ramen restaurants in the metro. The soup is miso-based in a fuller taste, and customers can choose from regular to fire (spice) level of ramen bowls.
Highly Recommended Menu: Miso Orochon Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Do Miso(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | らーめんダイニング ど・みそ |
| Business Hours | Monday to Friday 11:00 AM ～ 10:30 PM Sat. Sun. Hol. 11:00 AM ～ 9:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-6904-3700 |
| Address | 3-4-3 Kyobashi, Chuo 104-0031, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ginza Itchōme Station |
| Seats | 9 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
13. Yamachan
Estimated travel time on foot is 1 minute coming from Higashi Ginza Station.
This ramen shop offers broth made from a perfectly-boiled crushed porks, and thin noodles plus great toppings like green onions, pepper, egg, and a lot more.
Highly Recommended Menu: Tonkotso (Nagahama) Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Yamachan(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Retaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 長浜屋台 やまちゃん |
| Business Hours | Monday to Saturday: 11 AM ～ 4 PM Sunday 11 AM ～ 8 PM Holidays 11 AM ～ 11 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-5565-1838 |
| Address | 3-11-10 Ginza, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Sunday |
| Access | Higashi Ginza Station |
| Seats | 18 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
14. Manpuku
Estimated travel time on foot is 3 minutes from Tokyo Metro Higashi Ginza Station, and 6 minutes from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station.
Manpuku’s soup has a very delightful taste plus it is topped with tender pieces of chicken and cucumber, then served with rich sesame seasoning.
Highly Recommended Menu: Hiyashi Chuka-Soba
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| TripAdvisor | Manpuku(score：3.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 萬福 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM ～ 3:30 PM 5:00 PM ～ 11:00 PM (LO 10:30 PM) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～ |
| TEL | +81-3-3541-7210 |
| Address | 2-13-13, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Sundays and public holidays |
| Access | Higashi Ginza Station |
| Seats | 27 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking from 11 AM 〜 4 PM |
15.Ichiro
It is approximately 30 – 60 seconds on foot from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Ginza Station C8 Exit and 3 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote line, Yurakucho station.
Ichiro ramen bowls offer a refreshing taste of salt, clams, and so on. The noodles texture will surely make you slurp for more.
Highly Recommended Menu: Special Salt (clams) Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Ramen Ichiro(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | らーめん一郎 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM (L.O 9:40 PM) Sundays & Holidays: 11:00 AM ～ 9:00 PM (L.O 10:40 PM) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-6263-0916 |
| Address | 3-2-13 Ginza | B1 Edo Tsune Bldg., Chuo １0４-0061, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Irregular Holiday |
| Access | Yurakucho Station |
| Seats | 7 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
Note: Orders from ramen shops are mostly done thru vending machines.
