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Cup Noodles Museum
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Cup Noodles Museum

Getting around: About a 10 minute walk from Minatomirai Station, central Yokohama.
Hours: Typically 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm), closed Tuesdays; free to enter the museum, paid fees for the hands-on workshops.

The Cup Noodles Museum celebrates the invention of instant ramen by Momofuku Ando in 1958, and later the cup noodle format in 1971, tracing the product's history and its role as a convenient food innovation through interactive exhibits. Its most popular activity is a hands-on workshop where visitors design their own cup, choose from a selection of soup flavors and toppings, and take home a customized cup of instant noodles they helped assemble.

Booking the workshop in advance or arriving early is worthwhile since it can have long queues, particularly on weekends and holidays.

Cup Noodles Museum FAQs

Is the museum free?

Yes, general admission to the exhibits is free; the hands-on cup-making and noodle-making workshops charge a separate fee.

What is the cup-design workshop?

Visitors design their own cup artwork and select from various soup flavors and toppings to create a customized instant noodle cup to take home.

Should I book in advance?

Advance booking or arriving early is recommended, as workshop slots can fill up and queues form quickly, especially on weekends.

What day is it closed?

Generally Tuesdays; check current schedule before visiting.

How long should I plan for a visit?

About 1.5-2 hours including a workshop.

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