Tenkaippin Kyoto Honten: The Original Kotteri Ramen Since 1971
Tenkaippin is the Kyoto-born ramen chain famous for its "kotteri" (thick, glossy) chicken-based broth, and this Ichijoji shop is the original store where that style was first served in 1971 -- ramen fans nationwide treat it as a pilgrimage site.
- Kotteri Ramen (thick chicken-based broth)
- Ichijoji
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-09-21
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- 11:00-1:00 (next day); last order 15 min before close. Closed New Year's Day.
- Address
- 94 Ichijoji Tsukidacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8175
- Nearest station
- Chayama Station (Eizan Electric Railway)
- Walk time
- 10 min
- Seating
- Counter seats: Yes
Solo dining: Easy - Reservation
- Not needed (walk-ins welcome)
Last verified: 2026-09-21. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Individual counter-booth seating makes solo dining comfortable.
- No reservation needed — walk in anytime.
What to Order
- Kotteri Ramen -- the original thick, glossy chicken-based broth that defined the Tenkaippin style, first served at this shop in 1971.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 3 / 5
Location
94 Ichijoji Tsukidacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8175
About 10 minutes on foot from Chayama Station (Eizan Electric Railway), or 3 minutes from the "Ichijoji Kinomoto-cho" Kyoto City Bus stop.
Official Links
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- Budget
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Nearest
- Ichijoji Station
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a reservation?
- Not needed (walk-ins welcome)
- How do I get to Tenkaippin Kyoto Honten?
- About 10 minutes on foot from Chayama Station (Eizan Electric Railway), or 3 minutes from the "Ichijoji Kinomoto-cho" Kyoto City Bus stop.
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