Researched guide · Checked on Nov 9, 2026
The CUPNOODLES Museum in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district tells the story of Momofuku Ando, who invented the world’s first instant ramen. The highlight is designing your own Cup Noodles package and choosing the soup and toppings. It is a fun, inexpensive stop on a day trip to Yokohama, especially with children.
Quick answer
Admission: adults ¥500. High school students and younger are free. Some attractions cost extra.
Hours: 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00). Closed on Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday) and over the New Year.
Getting there: about 8 minutes on foot from Minatomirai or Bashamichi Station (Minatomirai Line).
The story of instant ramen
Momofuku Ando (1910–2007), founder of Nissin Food Products, invented Chicken Ramen, the world’s first instant ramen, in 1958 in a small shed behind his home in Ikeda, Osaka. In 1971 he created CUPNOODLES after seeing supermarket staff in the US break up noodles into a cup and eat them with a fork. In 2005 he went on to develop Space Ramen for astronauts. The museum shows his creative thinking through exhibits you can see and touch.
Things to do and prices
| Attraction | Price |
|---|---|
| My CUPNOODLES Factory (design your own cup, choose soup and 4 toppings) | ¥500 per cup (numbered ticket required) |
| Chicken Ramen Factory (make Chicken Ramen by hand) | Adults ¥1,200, elementary school students ¥600 (reservation required, age limits) |
| CUPNOODLES Park (play area in 30-minute sessions) | ¥500 (age and height limits) |
| NOODLES BAZAAR (noodles from around the world) | ¥500 per half-size bowl |
- The Instant Noodles History Cube, the Momofuku Theater and a recreation of Ando’s work shed are included in admission.
- Admission tickets on their own are not sold in advance. Check the official website for how to get numbered tickets and reservations on the day.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Minatomirai | Minatomirai Line | About 8 min |
| Bashamichi | Minatomirai Line | About 8 min |
| Sakuragicho | JR and Yokohama Municipal Subway | About 12 min |
Address: 2-3-4 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Parking is limited (40 spaces), so public transport is recommended. See our Yokohama day trip guide.
FAQ
How much is the CUPNOODLES Museum?
Admission is ¥500 for adults and free for high school students and younger. Making your own Cup Noodles costs ¥500 per cup.
When is the CUPNOODLES Museum closed?
On Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a national holiday) and over the New Year.
Do I need to book?
The Chicken Ramen Factory needs a reservation. My CUPNOODLES Factory uses numbered tickets on the day.
How do I get there from Tokyo?
Take a train to Yokohama and change to the Minatomirai Line for Minatomirai or Bashamichi Station, then walk about 8 minutes.
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Sources
Hours, prices, history and access come from the CUPNOODLES Museum’s official website (checked November 9, 2026). Please check before you go.
