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Exhibitions & Attractions

  • Chicken Ramen Factory

    Chicken Ramen Factory

    Make Chicken Ramen by hand in the factory. Enjoy the entire process of kneading, spreading, steaming and seasoning the wheat flour and drying it with the flash frying method.
    • Paid service
    • Reservation required
    • Age restrictions
  • My CUPNOODLES Factory

    My CUPNOODLES Factory

    Create your own completely original CUPNOODLES package, which is unavailable anywhere else in the world. For the cup that you design, select your favorite soup from among four varieties as well as four toppings from among 12 varieties.
    • Paid service
    • Numbered ticket required
  • The Birth of Chicken Ramen

    The Birth of Chicken Ramen

    This is a faithful recreation of the work shed where Chicken Ramen, the world's first instant noodles, was invented.
  • Momofuku Ando and the Story of Instant Noodles

    Momofuku Ando and the Story of Instant Noodles

    The story of the invention of instant noodles, the growth of this new industry, and the value of intellectual property are displayed graphically and chronologically.
  • CUPNOODLES Drama Theater

    CUPNOODLES Drama Theater

    Interactive theater in the shape of CUPNOODLES. Anecdotes of inspiration that lead to the invention of the world’s first cup-type instant noodles, CUPNOODLES and its manufacturing process, etc., are introduced using powerful, large-screen visual images.

  • Exhibition of Instant Noodles

    Exhibition of Instant Noodles

    This colorful exhibit depicts the worldwide popularization of instant noodles using annual consumption figures of various countries and CUPNOODLES packages from around the world.
  • Traces of Momofuku Ando

    Traces of Momofuku Ando

    Momofuku Ando's achievements and his words during his life are introduced through visual images, along with the exhibition of testimonials and actual medals awarded to him.
  • Instant Noodles Tunnel

    Instant Noodles Tunnel

    This exhibit displays the instant noodles lineup that started with Chicken Ramen. Approximately 800 product packages shows how a single product introduced more than a half-century ago grew into a global dietary culture.

  • Museum Shop

    Museum Shop

    The shop features original goods from the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM and other items related to instant noodles. Many of the limited items in the shop are unavailable anywhere else.

News

Parking Lot Closure

During the Silver Week holiday period, from September 19 to September 23, the parking lot at the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda will be closed.

We recommend using public transportation when visiting the museum.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding.

Numbered Tickets for “My CUPNOODLES Factory”

Numbered tickets for “My CUPNOODLES Factory” will be distributed on the day of your visit on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that, depending on crowd levels, you may need to wait for an extended period before entering the museum.

Tickets are limited in number and distribution will end once all available tickets have been issued.

Please check the link below for the latest crowd information on the day of your visit:

“My CUPNOODLES Factory” Crowd Status

Due to an event being held on Sunday, September 13, we will operate differently from usual. As a large number of visitors is expected, our parking lot will be closed to help reduce congestion inside the facility and on the premises, and to ensure everyone’s safety.

The parking area will instead be used as a waiting space for visitors during busy periods.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to guests planning to visit by car. To enable as many guests as possible to visit safely and comfortably, we kindly ask for your cooperation in using public transportation.

■ My CUPNOODLES Factory Admission Tickets

Admission tickets for My CUPNOODLES Factory will be distributed on the day of your visit on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that, depending on crowd levels, you may experience a significant wait before entering the museum.

The number of tickets available is limited, and distribution will end once all tickets have been issued.

You can check the latest crowd conditions for My CUPNOODLES Factory at the link below:

My CUPNOODLES Factory Crowd Status

Information

Museum Hours

9:30 – 16:30 (Last admission is at 15:30)

  • Non-Business Days: Tuesday (in case Tuesday is a National Holiday, the following day will be a non-business day), Year-end through New Year Holidays

Admission Fee

Free of charge

  • Fees are charged at some facilities in the museum.

Calendar

Today Closed

Map & Directions

Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum, Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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By Train

Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line
approximately a 20 min. ride from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station via express train.
The museum is approximately a 5 min. walk from the Masumi-cho Homen Exit.