Yokohama Ramen Adventure From a Local Noodle Factory to Home
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
◆Craft Your Own Custom Ramen Noodles
Discover the art of ramen-making at a small but historic family-run noodle factory in Yokohama. Guided by a host with three generations of noodle-making expertise, craft custom noodles by selecting from various doughs and cutting blades. Each choice shapes the flavor and texture, letting you create noodles suited to your taste. Learn about the history and techniques of ramen in this unique experience.
◆Cultural Immersion in a Local Home
Step into a welcoming Japanese home for a hands-on cooking session. Prepare and enjoy a full meal, then toast your creations with sparkling plum wine or a non-alcoholic drink. This relaxed experience suits solo travelers, friends, couples, and families, offering a chance to connect with Japanese culture in a warm setting. Gain insights into local ingredients and tips for recreating these dishes at home.
◆Pescatarian, vegan and vegetarian options are available. Please inform us at least three days in advance.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
There are two dogs(Toy Poodle) in the house, so this experience may not be suitable for those with dog allergies.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join an exclusively small-group experience (up to 6 participants) to explore the art of ramen-making and Japanese home cooking. Start at a family-owned ramen noodle factory in Yokohama, with three generations of craftsmanship. Learn about the history and techniques of ramen noodles, then create your own custom noodle by choosing from various doughs and cutting blades to suit your taste. Next, visit a welcoming local home for a hands-on session where you’ll prepare a delicious Japanese meal: a salad with crispy sardines and tofu, handmade gyoza, ramen topped with tender chashu and a soft-boiled egg, and a matcha dessert. Pre-prepared chashu ensures you can focus on mastering other dishes. Pescatarian and vegetarian options are available. Please inform us at least three days in advance. Before enjoying your meal, raise a glass of sparkling plum wine, or opt for a non-alcoholic drink. Gather around the dining table and share a fun, lively meal together, creating wonderful memories in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Sample Menu
starter
Japanese style salad with fried small sardines and tofu
main
Ramen(topped with soft-boiled marinated egg, shimmered pork, Nori etc.)
starter
Gyoza
dessert
Matcha dessert
What‘s Included
A glass of sparkling plum sake is served before the meal as a celebratory toast, included
Bottled water
Dinner
Private transportation
Hotel pickups
Gratuities (optional)
Options
Yokohama Ramen Adventure From a Local Noodle Factory to Home
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A most wonderful experience - Five Stars !
roadtripc,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best tours we have done in a long time. The Tour Operator is a very kind lady and she takes all of us to her brother’s wonderful and very cute noodle factory just outside Yokohama. The entire process of understanding how noodles are made and then later on enjoying the meal with family of Akiko is unique. Akiko takes you to her wonderful home for dinner and meet her family. There are nice touches to the entire experience and you come back contended and happy. The 4-5 hours you spend with the family during the tour are highly personalized and zip by fairly quickly. A little effort might have to be made to go from Tokyo to Yokohama and then a very small bus or train trip to reach the town where the noodle factory is located, however, believe us, it’ll be absolutely worth your time for an unrivaled experience that creates wonderful memories for life.
Unique experience!
P3245HRjanz,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks for the great evening! It was super fun to cook together and to meet you. Akiko was very authentic and super hospitable! A truly unique experience 😊
Amazing tour with very kind host
Karlo G,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The host was very kind and welcomed us like family. The factory tour was amazing and her brother explained everything in detail and with a lot of passion. After that we made ramen at the hosts place and it was delicious. I can recommend it to everyone!
Incredible tour with very warm hostess
BoardingPass587040,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akiko-san was incredibly warm. The pasta factory tour was very worth seeing. Her brother explained everything in great detail and with passion. Afterwards we went to Akiko's to cook and eat. It was very delicious. I can recommend it to anyone!
Not a typical factory visit...it's so much more.
kmM668PB,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. As ramen fans, we were excited to be able to see where noodles are made. We even learned new things about what goes into making a good ramen, especially the noodles from Taka, Akiko's brother. It was interesting to hear and see how the noodles are made, the varieties and be able to choose our own style of noodle at the end. We also learned how the family business got started in ramen noodle making. At Akiko's home, we learned how to make the ramen soup and gyoza from family recipes, which were fantastically delicious. Most factory tours are so impersonal, but we had such a wonderful time talking with Akiko and her family.
The highlight of our trip to Japan: the ramen tour with Akiko
Tilman H,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ramen tour with Akiko was one of our highlights on our trip to Japan. We learned a lot about ramen. The tour started with her brother Taka in his ramen factory. It was a lot of fun to produce ramen with him according to our own wishes and to get insights into his family-run business. Afterwards we went to Akiko's home where we cooked Gyza and Ramen. It was a lot of fun and it was incredibly delicious to eat the delicious food with her husband. Akiko and her family were super hospitable to us and we enjoyed spending such a great personal evening with them. The great experience was rounded off by her cute dogs. Just playing with Teddy would be worth the price. I can only recommend this tour to anyone! Many thanks to Akiko, Taka and their family for this wonderful evening!
The highlight of our trip to Japan: the ramen tour with Akiko
Tilman H,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The ramen tour with Akiko was one of our highlights on our trip to Japan. We learned a lot about ramen. The tour started with her brother Taka in his ramen factory. It was a lot of fun to produce ramen with him according to our own wishes and to get insights into his family-run business. Afterwards we went to Akiko's home where we cooked gyzo and ramen. It was a lot of fun and it was incredibly delicious to eat the delicious food with her husband. Akiko and her family were super hospitable to us and we enjoyed spending such a great personal evening with them. The great experience was rounded off by her cute dogs. Just playing with Teddy would be worth the price. I can only recommend this tour to anyone! Many thanks to Akiko, Taka and their family for this wonderful evening!
Great day with Akiko 🥰
Trek21322350611,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ramen course with Akiko was a great experience. I can heartily recommend it to anyone. Everything was delicious😋
Loving introduction to making ramen noodles and preparing them with ramen
Z6175GZandreass,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An extraordinary experience! Akiko-San was so kind and accommodating. She was able to translate everything into English. You were warmly welcomed right at the station and then went to Taka-San's factory. With the self-chosen noodles, Akiko-San made delicious ramen, gyoza and salad. It was a super cozy evening and an honor to be invited to a Japanese family's home. I highly recommend to every Japanese traveler. Arigatou Gozaimasu Akiko-San and Taka-San
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elp877,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My visit to Akiko-san’s ramen adventure was much more than just a culinary excursion – it was a personal, heartfelt and surprisingly educational experience. Right at the beginning we met the hostess' brother who invited us to his ramen factory. There he showed us the production rooms and explained step by step how real ramen noodles are made. You immediately noticed that not only noodles, but real craftsmanship and love for the product are created here. Afterwards we went to her home where we prepared a fantastic feast together. If you want to add another unforgettable experience to your trip to Japan, you won't go wrong with this adventure. A warm, educational experience that I remember positively.
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