Things to do in Osaka: Cupnoodles Museum Osaka Umeda
Ikeda, Osaka, the birthplace of instant ramen
In 1958 (Showa 33), Momofuku Ando created the world’s first instant ramen, “Chicken Ramen,” after extensive research using everyday tools in a shed he built in the backyard of his house in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture.
Then, realizing that the key to spreading it around the world was to overcome the barriers of eating habits, he invented “Cup Noodles,” bringing together a variety of wisdom and innovative ideas, and instant ramen, born in Japan, was reborn as a global food.
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The Cup Noodle Museum is an experiential food education museum that aims to convey the importance of invention and discovery through the history of instant noodles, which have become a new food culture. Please take a look at the large screen at the Cup Noodle Drama Theater inside the museum, where you can easily see the manufacturing process at the factory.
Opening hours: 9:30 to 16:30 (entry until 15:30)
For customers who have made reservations for the 9:30 session of the Chicken Ramen Factory, reception will begin at 9:20.
Admission fee: Free
*Please note that you may have to wait before entering depending on how busy the museum is.
Attraction Fee: All prices above include consumption tax.
Chicken Ramen Factory: Elementary school students 600 yen / Middle school students and above 1,000 yen
My Cup Noodle Factory: 1 meal 500 yen
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The Birth of Chicken Ramen
The research shed where the world’s first instant ramen, “Chicken Ramen,” was born is faithfully reproduced. This shed conveys the message that “even if you don’t have special equipment, if you have an idea, you can create a world-class invention using only ordinary tools.”
Momofuku Ando and the Story of Instant Ramen
A graphical chronological introduction to the story of the invention of instant ramen and its subsequent development, the importance of intellectual property, and more. Through precious real objects and tactile and movable exhibits, you can follow in the footsteps of Momofuku Ando, who dedicated his entire life to creating “food.”
Cup Noodle Drama Theater
A cup noodle-shaped experiential theater. The secrets of “Cup Noodles,” known as “a bundle of wisdom,” are explained in an easy-to-understand manner through powerful large-scale images using animation and CG.
*Seats will be spaced apart.
Location: Cup Noodle Museum, Osaka Ikeda, 1st floor.
Time required: about 13 minutes.
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Instant Ramen of the World
The global spread of instant ramen, which is consumed around 100 billion meals a year worldwide, is expressed through an exhibition of annual consumption in each country and Cup Noodle packages from around the world.
Momofuku Ando’s Path
The path of Momofuku Ando, who invented instant ramen and changed the food culture of the world, is introduced through the “quotes” left by Momofuku Ando, who invented instant ramen and changed the food culture of the world, his “New Year’s Thoughts,” written in calligraphy on New Year’s Day, in which he set his plans for the year, as well as his numerous medals, certificates of commendation, and favorite items.
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Instant Ramen Tunnel
The lineup of instant ramen, which began with “Chicken Ramen,” is on display. Approximately 800 different packages show the development of instant ramen, which began as a single product more than half a century ago.
Museum Shop
A shop selling original merchandise from the Cup Noodle Museum and “Hiyoko-chan” character goods. Books about Momofuku Ando and instant ramen are also available.
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Workshop1:Chicken Ramen Factory
*Paid entry
*Reservation required
*Age restrictions
A workshop where you can make your own “Chicken Ramen”. You can have fun while experiencing the process of kneading, rolling, steaming, seasoning, and drying using the “instantaneous oil heat drying method”. After experiencing the origins of the invention that created the world’s first instant ramen, you can enjoy the delicious taste of freshly made ramen at home.
Location: Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda 2nd floor
Fee: Junior high school students and above: 1,000 yen / Elementary school students: 600 yen (tax included)
Free for use in elementary, junior high, and high school education.
All participants will receive a “Chick Bandana” as a souvenir.
Age limit: Elementary school students and above
Preschool children are not allowed to participate.
The school year change will take place on April 1st.
Capacity: 48 people per session
Operating hours: 9:30 – 16:30
Duration: 90 minutes
Schedule: 9:30 / 11:00 / 13:15 / 14:45
If you have a reservation for the 9:30 session, reception will begin at 9:20, so please speak to the reception staff on the 1st floor.
Reservation Link:https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/ja/osaka_ikeda/attractions/cr-factory/
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Workshop2:My Cup Noodle Factory
*Paid entry
*Numbered ticket required
A workshop where you can make your own original “Cup Noodles”. In the cup you design yourself, you can choose your favorite soup from four types and four toppings from 12 types of ingredients. There are a total of 5,460 flavor combinations. Have fun and experience the importance “reverse thinking”.
Location: Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda 1st floor
Time: 9:30-16:30 (last entry 15:30)
Cost: 500 yen per meal (tax included)
Free for use in elementary, middle, and high school education.
Time required: 45 minutes (estimated time until finished)
Participate: You will need a numbered ticket to participate in this experience.
Limited Workshop: “Heart-shaped Chicken Ramen” handmade experience
At the Chicken Ramen Factory, a popular experience program where you can make your own Chicken Ramen, you can make heart-shaped Chicken Ramen in honor of Valentine’s Day from Saturday, February 1st to Friday, February 28th, 2025.
Come and experience making your own Heart-Shaped Chicken Ramen, perfect as a gift for a loved one or to create memories with those who join you.
(All Chicken Ramen made during this period will be Heart-Shaped Chicken Ramen.)
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