FAQs
About the Museum
We have 2 workshops at our museum, Chicken Ramen Factory and My CUPNOODLES Factory.
Chicken Ramen Factory: Reservations are required. For details, please see the following page:
Chicken Ramen Factory
My CUPNOODLES Factory: Reservations are not required. Tickets are available at the museum entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check the following link for the status of daily availability.
Availability
For visitors who are only viewing the exhibits: Please feel free to explore the museum.
If you have a reservation for the Chicken Ramen Factory, then you can also join the My CUPNOODLES Factory workshop. (Visitors with reservations for the last Chicken Ramen Factory session, please note that you will not be able to join My CUPNOODLES after your workshop.)
We are not a factory, but a hands-on museum showcasing the importance of invention and discovery through the history of instant ramen.
There is an animated video showing how our products are made at our factories, which is displayed on a large screen at the CUPNOODLES Drama Theater in the museum.
Admission is free.
Depending on visitor volume, you may need to wait to enter.
We do not offer discounts.
We do not offer guided tours, but you are welcome to explore our exhibits at your own pace.
It takes approximately 30 minutes to view the exhibits.
The Chicken Ramen Factory is a 70-minute workshop.
My CUPNOODLES Factory experience takes about 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how busy it is and how much time you spend decorating your cup.
Yes, re-entry is permitted.
Last admission for the My CUPNOODLES Factory is 3:30 p.m.
The museum closes at 4:30 p.m.
We are open from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Last admission is 3:30 p.m.) We are closed every Tuesday (In the case of Public Holidays we are open, and closed the following day) and during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Please view our calendar for End of Year/New Year Holidays, and any other irregular museum closures.
A PDF version of our museum pamphlet is available for download on our website.
Please view the following link.
Brochure
Its name is ‘Hiyoko-chan’. Please view the Chicken Ramen brand site for more information.
About Chicken Ramen Factory
Reservations are available 3 months in advance of your desired date at 10 a.m., online or by phone. Group reservations (21 people or more) are available only via phone reservations. If 3 months in advance of your desired date is a museum holiday, reservations will be available the following day at 10 a.m. If there is no date 3 months in advance of your desired date, reservations will be available the first date of the following month at 10 a.m. (Example: Reservations for July 31, there is no April 31, so reservations will be available the first business day of May.) Reservations can be made until 4:30 p.m. of the day before your desired date. You can check reservation availability here: Chicken Ramen Factory: Availability
For same-day availability, please ask our staff when you arrive at the museum.
[Age] 6 years old and above (including adults)
(Children aged 6-8 years old must be paired with an adult or child over 12 years old.)
[Number of Participants] 2 or more participants.
(The workshop is conducted in pairs.)
*Solo visitors are not able to make a reservation.
- The Chicken Ramen Factory uses various machinery and tools, and so there is an age restriction for the safety of participants.
- School grades are based on the system where the school year changes on April 1.
- Please be aware that non-participants (including children under 6 years old) are not able to enter the workshop room, including in strollers or baby carriers.
- It is possible to participate in odd number groups. However, as the workshop is conducted in pairs, the remaining person will work individually.
- Due to the structure of the workshop room, groups of over 4 people may be seated separately.
On the day of your reservation, please complete payment at the museum shop[1.1]. The fee is 1,000 yen per person aged 12 and older and 600 yen per child aged 6 to 11 (tax included).
We do not have a waiting list. If there are any cancellations, availability will be displayed on the reservation calendar. “0” means there are no availability.
For on the day availabilities, please ask our staff once you arrive. We do not take on the day reservations online or via phone.
We do not have a cancellation fee, but please cancel your reservation via your account or contact us as soon as you decide to cancel. Your reservation is held until the workshop start time, but it will be automatically cancelled if you do not arrive by then.
Please reset your password through the following link.
If you have forgotten your User ID or registered email address, or if you forgot your password without completing registration, please contact us via the Inquiry Form and provide your name, phone number, address, and the email address you used when registering or making a reservation.
Reservations start from 2 people or more. As the workshop is conducted in pairs, the remaining person will work individually.
In principle, you cannot add people to your reservation. If there are availabilities in your desired session, you can make an extra reservation with only the number of people you would like to add.
Elementary, middle and high schools can make a reservation 1 year in advance of the desired date from 10 a.m., if you are visiting for educational purposes only. There is no entry or workshop fee. Please inquire over the phone for more information.
Inquiries:
Reservation Line 072-751-0825
Business Hours 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (museum holidays excluded)
The maximum number of participants is 48 people per session. School groups can make reservations in class units as a time for comprehensive learning. The workshop is conducted in pairs. Please see here for more information.
Chicken Ramen Factory
Groups over 21 people require a reservation in advance, which can only be made through the Reservation Line by phone.
Inquiries:
Reservation Line 072-751-0825
Business Hours 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (museum holidays excluded)
The best before date is 1 month from the day you make your Chicken Ramen.
You do not need to prepare anything for the workshop.
We will provide you with an apron and bandanna, so please dress comfortably.
Please take the bandanna home at the end of the workshop as a present.
Staff will fry your noodles, and you will be able to watch from outside.
Please feel free to take photos and video during the workshop.
Non-participants are unable to enter the workshop room, but please feel free to watch from outside.
You can take photos from outside but please refrain from taking photos of other visitors.
Please do not worry, as staff will guide you through the process.
The workshop has been designed for people of all ages[1.1] to enjoy.
The allergens detected in the Chicken Ramen you will make are eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, chicken, and sesame.
These include the 8 specified allergens that must be listed and 20 recommended allergens, as defined under Japan’s Food Labeling Act.
As our ingredients contain animal products, we do not offer vegetarian or vegan options at this time.
Yes, you can participate in a wheelchair. Please let our staff know if you require any assistance.
About My CUPNOODLES Factory
A ticket is required to participate. Tickets are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis at the museum entrance. To see time slot availability, please check our ‘Availability’ page. * You can choose your desired time slot, if there is availability. Please note that tickets sold online for the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA are not valid at the Osaka Ikeda location.
Please check our ‘Availability’ page.
30 – 90 minutes. (Depending on how busy it is and how much time you spend decorating your cup.)
There is no age restriction, so the workshop can be enjoyed by all ages.
Participants with a ticket can purchase cups from the vending machine inside the workshop area.
You can make up to 3 cups.
(Depending on how busy the workshop is, we may ask for your cooperation to limit to 1 cup per person.)
The best before date is 1 month from the day you make your My CUPNOODLES.
Yes, you can choose the same topping 4 times. For example, if you like spice, you can choose kimchi 4 times.
You can choose 1 soup from 4 varieties and 4 toppings from 12 options, creating a total of 5460 possible flavor combinations.
There is no fixed schedule, but limited-time toppings typically change every 1–2 months.
Please visit the My CUPNOODLES Factory page for information about allergens used.
Our noodles contain chicken extract, and all soups contain pork. We have vegetarian and vegan friendly ingredients, so please ask our staff.
Please insert a straw into where you put the pump to blow up the air package. Squeeze the bag to release the air, then take out your cup.
There is no order, so you can choose if you would like to view the exhibits first or do the workshop first.
About Group Visits
Group reservations (over 21 people) can be made 3 months in advance of your desired date from 10 a.m.
For school groups (elementary, middle, and high school) visiting for educational purposes, reservations are available 1 year in advance.
How to make a reservation
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA
Reservation Line 072-751-0825
Business Hours 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (museum holidays excluded)
In order to ensure you have a smooth experience at our museum, we ask that groups (over 21 people) make a reservation, even just to enter the museum.
Please contact the Reservation Line and provide your reservation number.
We do not have a cancellation fee, but please cancel your reservation by contacting us as soon as you decide to cancel. Cancellations are possible up until the time of your reservation.
Please ask our staff when you visit our museum.
No, you do not need a reservation. Please talk to our staff upon arrival.
Facilities & Services
There is a nursing room in front of the restroom near the entrance of the museum.
For more information view our Facilities & Services page.
We offer an audio guide app available for our exhibits and attractions. [1.1](Available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean)
Download the app: iPhone ver. (OS: 8.0 and after) / Android ver. (OS: 5.0 and after)
Please feel free to take photos and videos for personal enjoyment. However, please note that video recording in the CUPNOODLES Drama Theater is prohibited.
Additionally, the following actions are strictly prohibited:
- Taking photos or videos of other visitors or staff
- Actions that cause disturbance to other visitors
- Disrupting the operation of the facility
- Live streaming without prior application (on video-sharing sites, social media, etc.)
If any of these actions are noticed, staff may approach you to address any issues.
Pets are not allowed inside the facility. Additionally, please be aware we are unable to provide any pet-sitting services.
Assistant dogs are permitted to enter the facility along with their accompanying guests.
Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs are allowed to enter the facility with their accompanying guests.
Our museum is fully accessible.
Wheelchairs and elderly visitors can enjoy the space with ease.
There is also an elevator (one location) available for use.
Additionally, visitors can participate in the Chicken Ramen Factory and My CUPNOODLES Factory experiences while using a wheelchair.
There is no eating space at our museum.
Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the museum.
The Tasting Room has been closed since 2020.
Please feel free to use the benches in front of the Chicken Ramen Factory workshop.
Please notify a staff member nearby if you feel unwell or are injured. There is a first aid room (one room) inside the museum. We can also provide information about nearby hospitals.
Original goods and souvenir ramen sets are available at the Museum Shop, located near the entrance of the museum.
We accept credit cards, transportation IC cards, and QUICPay.
We do not sell them, but we have displays of CUP NOODLES packages from around the world.
It is not for sale, but we have a display of the actual space ramen ‘Space Ram,’ that astronaut Noguchi took to space, located in our first exhibition room. You can also watch footage of it being eaten in space, along with an introduction video.
About Access
The nearest station is Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line.
From Osaka/Umeda:
Take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Osaka Umeda Station to Ikeda Station (about 20 minutes by express train).
From Namba:
Take the Midosuji Subway Line from Namba Station toward Senri-Chuo for 4 stations, transfer at Umeda Station, and then take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Osaka Umeda Station to Ikeda Station (about 20 minutes by express train).
From JR Shin-Osaka Station:
Take the JR train from Shin-Osaka Station toward Kobe for 1 station, getting off at Osaka Station (about 4 minutes by rapid or local train), transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, and take the express train from Osaka Umeda Station to Ikeda Station (about 20 minutes).
From Osaka Itami Airport (Osaka Airport):
Take the Osaka Monorail from Osaka Airport Station toward Kadoma-shi for 1 station, get off at Hotarugaike Station (about 3 minutes), transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, and take the train toward Takarazuka for 2 stations to Ikeda Station (about 5 minutes).
Since our museum is located in a residential area with limited parking space, we strongly encourage visitors to use public transportation. However, if you are driving, please follow the directions below. We recommend checking a map beforehand for your convenience.
(1) If using the highway:
[From Meishin Kyoto/Suita (including Kinki Expressway)]
- Exit at the Chūgoku Expressway Toyonaka IC.
- Turn left at the traffic light just after the IC and proceed on the side road.
- Turn right at the signal for [Hotarugaike Higashimachi 4 South] (Formerly National Route 176).
- Continue straight toward Hankyu Ikeda Station, then turn left at the [City Hall] traffic light.
- Pass under the Hankyu Takarazuka Line overhead, and turn right at the 7-Eleven intersection.
- Turn left at the intersection in front of the Amagasaki Shinkin Bank.
[From Chūgoku Expressway from the direction of Takarazuka]
- Exit at the Chūgoku Expressway Ikeda IC (continue on the left side road).
- Turn left at the signal for [Toyoshima Minami 1 East], and turn left again at the [Sumiyoshi] intersection.
- Turn left at the [Tenjin] intersection (National Route 171).
- Turn right at the signal for [Fufuike] on National Route 171.
- Turn left at the signal for [Jonan 3] (formally National Route 176).
* For large vehicles: continue straight at [Jonan 3], pass the City Hospital, turn left at the Kansai Electric Power intersection, and head toward Ikeda City Hall. - Continue straight toward Hankyu Ikeda Station, then turn left at the [City Hall] traffic light.
- Pass under the Hankyu Takarazuka Line overhead, and turn right at the 7-Eleven intersection.
- Turn left at the intersection in front of the Amagasaki Shinkin Bank.
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Please be aware that you cannot turn right at the [Sumiyoshi] intersection when returning. Instead, proceed south on [Jonan 3], continue south at the [Fufuike] intersection, turn left at the [Shinkaibashi] intersection, and head toward Ikeda IC (heading toward Takarazuka on the Chūgoku Expressway).
[From Hanshin Expressway 11 Ikeda Line (from Osaka City)]
- Continue on the Hanshin Expressway 11 Ikeda Line Extension (toward Kawanishi Kohana, Kibe (Kameoka)).
- Exit at the Kawanishi Kohana exit, and turn right at the traffic light immediately after.
- Cross the Gofukubashi Bridge and turn right at the [Nishihonmachi] signal.
- Turn right at the [Ikeda Station Front] traffic light.
- Turn left at the [Gofukumachi] signal.
- Turn right at the intersection in front of the Amagasaki Shinkin Bank.
(2) If using regular roads:
[From National Route 171 (from Nishinomiya/Kobe direction)]
- Cross the Gunkō Bridge over the Inagawa River, and turn left at the signal for [Gunkōbashi Higashizume].
- Continue straight on the prefectural road Itami-Ikeda Line (113), and turn right at the signal for [Gofukumachi].
- Turn right at the intersection in front of the Amagasaki Shinkin Bank.
* If driving a bus: after continuing straight at [Gunkōbashi Higashizume], proceed along National Route 171, continue straight at the signal for [Fufuike], and straight at [Jonan 3]. Pass in front of the City Hospital, then turn left at the Kansai Electric Power intersection toward Ikeda City Hall.
There is a paid car park with space for 22 vehicles (including one reserved for disabled parking).
The parking fee is 300 yen per 60 minutes.
The car park is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and it is not accessible outside of these hours.
Please note that the car park is also unavailable on closed days.
There are no discounts or parking fee caps, so please be mindful of long-term parking. If the parking lot is full, a guard will direct you to other parking options nearby.
However, since the car park and nearby paid parking spaces are often full, we recommend using public transportation.
Additionally, due to traffic regulations, vehicles larger than a minibus cannot enter.
Our museum does not have a parking spot for buses. However, we can direct you to nearby paid bus parking (with limited space) upon prior request. Additionally, due to traffic regulations from Ikeda Police, buses (including microbuses) cannot pass through the residential roads around our museum. Please contact us in advance if you are planning to visit by bus, and we will direct you to a pick-up and drop-off location.
Ikeda City has many tourist attractions in addition to our museum. For more details, please visit the Ikeda City Tourist Association’s website.