Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking
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 5 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 near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The secret of ramen that even the Japanese don’t know 🍜
Climber03879412392,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm a Japanese ramen lover, but I've been specializing in eating and didn't know much about the origin of the name or noodles. I participated in this tour this time and was able to see actual noodle dough, machine, cutting blade It was a very interesting experience to experience working in a box They made noodles with their favorite dough and their favorite thickness, and made dumplings and soup at their host’s house ✨ It’s all great and I’d like to introduce you to some of my friends 🙌🏻
From noodles to memories – an incredible experience
N2060YFdominicm,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had been looking forward to this experience ever since we made our booking, and we truly couldn’t wait for the day to arrive. Our ramen journey began when Akiko warmly welcomed us at the train station and took us to her family-run noodle factory. Together with her brother Taka, she introduced us to the world of ramen with so much passion and care. We even got to make our own noodles, which we later used for dinner. Seeing the process up close and creating something with our own hands was incredibly special, and everything was explained so kindly and clearly. We laughed a lot and felt completely at ease the whole time. After a lovely walk, we arrived at Akiko’s home, where we were welcomed with such genuine warmth. She opened her home to us and taught us how to prepare gyoza, a delicious salad dressing, and of course our very own ramen. Cooking together and then sitting down to share the meal felt so personal and meaningful. We ended the evening with wonderful conversations and a feeling like we were spending time with friends rather than just attending an event. This experience exceeded all our expectations. The hours passed far too quickly, and we will cherish these memories for a long time, especially the warmth and kindness of Akiko’s hospitality. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this unforgettable experience. It filled us with joy, beautiful memories, and of course, amazing ramen.
Such a lovely cooking and ramen experience with a local
460ferdinandh,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akiko made us feel very welcome and it was cool to see the ramen production and we got a lot of explanation. The cooking was well prepared and very delicious and we had a great time and got to see a local family
Fantastic evening
geaasgring,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akiko and Taka are just super nice people. The tour started with pick up at the train and bus walking to the nice little factory. It was really great to see how the ramen noodles are made, plus the different varieties. Then freely choose which noodles you want for dinner which are then made extra. Cooking and eating together with Akiko, eating ingenious food, a lot of fun cooking just ingenious.
Unique experience
beatricerebeccab,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky enough to try this wonderful experience. Akiko welcomed us warmly first in the family factory where he introduced us to his brother Taka, a wonderful and very kind person, then later welcomed us into his house where he taught us all the secrets to create a great Ramen and excellent Gyoza. In addition, at his home we had the opportunity to meet his son and his beautiful dogs and to fully immerse ourselves in Japanese culture. I am not such an easy person because unfortunately I suffer from many food allergies but Akiko was super caring and took care of preparing everything excluding foods harmful to me. I can't say anything but WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!! VOTE 10/10. Thank you Akiko❤️
Highly recommend, from...
Raechel C,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend, from start to finish this experience has to be one of my favourite things I did whilst in Japan. So much laughter and knowledge was shared in the few hours we all had together, its definitely on my list of things id love to experience again!
A very special Ramen experience
Go00994487339,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very special Ramen experience - visit Ramen noodle factory, know how variety of Ramen noodle exists, create my unique Ramen noodle, then experience Ramen soup making, Gyoza making and salad dressing making. Akiko is always warm, easy to talk, speaks very fluent English. Ramen and Gyoza we together cooked was super yummy. Akiko's family and dogs also welcomed us, which is really warm and hearty. For anyone who is curious about Ramen and want to experience atmosphere of ordinary Japanese lives, this tour is really worth to recommend!
Thomas Harris Yokohama Ramen Adventure review
thomashG3082YU,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent for the entire visit. Its difficult to put into words how amazing this experience was. During the tour it felt like I've been a friend of Akiko for years. Her and her family are so cordial and I am extremely grateful they have opened up their ramen factory and home to visitors. Truly an amazing experience I'll carry with me for my whole life.
This is the phenomenal tour that everyone must experience
川田雄,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much for all the experience and heartwarming hospitality during the tour. I did enjoy learning so many things about ramen noodles from the variety to its making process. Letting us choose the type of noodles and thickness was such an extra touch. And I also had a great time being in the house with your family while enjoying wonderful dinner (not only ramen but salad, gyoza dumpling and a dessert). I strongly recommend this tour to my friends.
Noodle Nirvana 🍜🤗
Tomorrowman,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A truly marvellous experience. The 1st part was both educational and fun learning from a long standing artisanal noodle maker about the various noodles types, the differences, how they are made (you even make your own noodles for the subsequent meal 👍). This was then followed by wonderful evening with Akiko and her family at home making Gyoza, ramen etc and enjoying a meal together. A truly magical experience I would recommend to everyone
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