Ippudo Shijo Karasuma: The Internationally Known Hakata Tonkotsu Chain in Central Kyoto
Ippudo is the internationally known Hakata tonkotsu ramen chain with locations across Japan, Asia, the US, and Europe, and this branch sits right at the Shijo-Karasuma intersection in central Kyoto -- a reliable, easy-to-find option that takes credit cards and IC cards.
- Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen
- Kawaramachi
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-09-21
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- 11:00-22:00 daily; last order 30 min before close.
- Address
- B1F, 31 Naginatabokocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8008
- Nearest station
- Shijo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway) / Karasuma Station (Hankyu)
- Seating
- Counter seats: Yes
Family-friendly: Yes
Solo dining: Easy - Reservation
- Not needed (walk-ins welcome)
- Payment
- Credit cards accepted
Cashless (IC card / QR) accepted
Last verified: 2026-09-21. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Vegetarian
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Yes Source: 一風堂 四条烏丸店 公式店舗ページ（"プラントベースラーメンあり" と明記）
Last confirmed: 2026-09-29
Halal, vegan, and vegetarian information here is not independently certified by this site — it reflects the source cited above. Always confirm current details directly with the restaurant.
Why Visit
- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
- Individual counter-booth seating makes solo dining comfortable.
- No reservation needed — walk in anytime.
- Accepts credit cards and cashless (IC/QR) payment, not just cash.
What to Order
- Shiromaru Motoaji (classic tonkotsu) and Akamaru Shinaji (modern tonkotsu with special sauce) -- Ippudo's two staple bowls worldwide. A plant-based ramen is also on the menu.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
B1F, 31 Naginatabokocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8008
Basement level (B1F) at Naginatabokocho, right at the Shijo-Karasuma intersection in central Kyoto. (Shijo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway) / Karasuma Station (Hankyu))
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a reservation?
- Not needed (walk-ins welcome)
- Can I pay by credit card?
- Yes
- Is cashless payment (IC card / QR) accepted?
- Yes
- How do I get to Ippudo Shijo Karasuma?
- Basement level (B1F) at Naginatabokocho, right at the Shijo-Karasuma intersection in central Kyoto. (Shijo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway) / Karasuma Station (Hankyu))
Information on this page is compiled and checked by our editorial team from the restaurant's official information and public data. Details we could not verify are not listed.
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