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Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda

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Osaka

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About This Destination

An interactive museum where Momofuku Ando invented chicken ramen in 1958, featuring hands-on workshops to create your own cup noodles.

The Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda stands on the very site where Momofuku Ando invented the world's first instant ramen, Chicken Ramen, in 1958. Visitors can explore the history of instant noodles through interactive exhibits and see a recreation of the humble backyard shed where Ando conducted his groundbreaking experiments. The museum's most popular attraction is the My CupNoodles Factory, where guests design their own cup and select from a variety of soup flavors and toppings to create a personalized cup noodle to take home. General museum admission is free, though the workshop experience costs 500 yen per cup. The museum is a short five-minute walk from Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, making it an easy half-day excursion from central Osaka.

Location

Prefecture: Osaka

Address: Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

Nearest Station: Ikeda Station

Opening hours: Mon, Wed–Sun 09:30–16:30

Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day when Tuesday is a public holiday), the New Year holidays, and a few days of facility maintenance in January.

Hours note: Last admission 15:30.

Best time to visit: Year-round indoor museum and a great family rainy-day choice; reserve the Chicken Ramen workshop ahead, as slots fill quickly

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Food Options: My CupNoodles Factory workshop allows visitors to create custom cup noodles with a choice of soup bases and toppings for 500 yen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need reservations for My CupNoodles Factory?

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. You can book online up to 3 months in advance. Walk-ins are possible on weekdays if slots are available. The experience takes about 45 minutes.

How do I get to the Cup Noodles Museum?

5-minute walk from Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line. From Osaka-Umeda, take the Takarazuka Line (about 20 min). The museum is well-signposted from the station.

Is the Cup Noodles Museum free?

Yes, general admission is free. The My CupNoodles Factory workshop costs 500 yen per cup. The Chicken Ramen Factory experience (making noodles from scratch) costs 1,000 yen and requires advance reservation.