Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda: A Noodle Lover's Paradise
Discover the history and fun of instant ramen at the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda, the birthplace of Cup Noodles!
The Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda is an interactive museum dedicated to the history and creation of instant ramen and Cup Noodles. Located in Ikeda, Osaka, where Momofuku Ando invented instant noodles, the museum offers a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
A brief summary to Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
- 8-25 Masumicho, Ikeda, Masumicho, Osaka, 563-0041, JP
- +8172-752-3484
- Visit website
- Monday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Participate in the My CUPNOODLES Factory to create your own unique cup noodle with custom flavors and packaging.
- Book in advance for the Chicken Ramen Factory to make ramen noodles from scratch.
- Explore the Instant Noodles Tunnel to see the evolution of instant ramen packaging.
- Visit the museum on a weekday or early in the morning to avoid crowds.
- Check out nearby attractions like Ikeda Castle Site Park and Kureha Shrine.
Getting There
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Train
From Osaka-Umeda Station, take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Ikeda Station. The ride is approximately 20 minutes via express train. From Ikeda Station, take the Masumi-cho Homen Exit and walk south for about 5 minutes. The museum is next to the Magistrates' Court.
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Public Transport
From Shinsaibashi Station or Osaka-Namba Station, take the Midosuji subway line to Umeda Station. Transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line at Osaka-Umeda Station and take it to Ikeda Station. Follow the directions from Ikeda Station to the museum. Subway fare is approximately ¥240, and the Hankyu Takarazuka Line fare to Ikeda is ¥270.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Osaka. A taxi from Shinsaibashi Station to the Cup Noodles Museum is approximately 20 km and costs between ¥7500 - ¥9500. A taxi from Osaka-Namba is approximately 21 km and costs ¥8000 - ¥10000.
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Parking
The museum has a limited number of parking spaces available. The parking fee is ¥300 per hour, and the parking lot is open from 8:30 to 17:00. It is recommended to use public transportation or nearby paid parking facilities due to limited space.
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