Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum: A Day Trip from Tokyo

Slurping up Instant Ramen History.

Yokohama is an easy and fun day trip from Tokyo with a variety of things to do and see, from gorgeous parks to the country’s largest Chinatown to the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum. Find out all about the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum and why it’s a great destination for all ages:

All About the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum

Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum is a must-visit for families and fans of the instant ramen. At the museum, you will learn about the product and the company’s history in Japan and its significance to the whole world. Admission costs 500 yen for adults while students are free.

Aside from the museum, there is also the My Cupnoodles Factory which is a highlight for all guests as you get to make your own customized cup noodles to take home! This interactive exhibit is only an additional 300 yen for each cup.

For children, they can help up to the Cupnoodles Park which is a playground modeled after the noodle factory. The kids go through the noodle-making process and slide down through the final packaging stage. Admission costs 300 yen per child.

Finally, there is the Noodle Bazaar which models itself after an Asian night market with street noodles representing 8 countries including Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Italy. There are also desserts which are Cupnoodles themed.

Yokohama Cupnoodles Museum in Photos

The museum at the Cupnoodles Museum features creative artwork as well as a detailed history of the product and the company. It is truly incredible to see how this Japanese product has impacted the world – and space travel, too!

At the My Cupnoodles Factory, you can make your own customized cup! First, you purchase your cup in the vending machine. Then you sanitize your hands. After that, you get to decorate your cup with the markers supplied on the tables. Once you are done, you go up to the assembly line where you get to choose 5 toppings. And then your cup gets factory packaged to take home. All for 300 yen for the cup!

The Noodles Bazaar is designed like a rugged Asian night market with casual tables and chairs for communal dining. Each stall is designed according to the country. It may get crowded but because it is just noodles and small portions, the turnover is fast enough.

Each country’s stall has a vending machine to order. The plates of noodles are 300 and you can also get drinks according to that country. This method of paying is standard at ramen shops throughout Japan.

Yokohama Neapolitan from the Italy stall. All the noodles are prepared from commissary packaging and reheated and cooked to order. While it is not the most gourmet plate of noodles, it is certainly not bad at all! Definitely worth a stop if you are hungry.

Looking to spend the night in Yokohama? Check out the brand new Intercontinental Yokohama Pier 8!

Hours & Information

CUPNOODLES MUSEM | Map | TripAdvisor Reviews
2-3-4 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Open from 10 am to 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
Closed on Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a holiday)
Admission: 500 yen; students free. 300 yen to make your own Cup Noodles (Prices will increase April 2020)