Tokyo Ramen Guide - Best Ramen Shops & Itinerary

A balanced circuit of Tokyo ramen guide over 1-2 days: icons, gardens, backstreets, and bites. Mornings are crisp; afternoons suit slow garden walks under blossom canopies. It’s grounded in real transit times and reliable rest windows. We’ll keep detours in pocket: a café with wagashi flair and a calm shrine when crowds swell. You’ll start at 11:00 with ichiran ramen in shibuya for classic tonkotsu in Ichiran Shibuya, Tokyo. Booking: No booking required. Tip: Avoid lunch rush hour (12-1pm). Midday brings at 15:00 with tsukemen at rokurinsha in tokyo station in Rokurinsha, Tokyo Station. Booking: No booking required. Tip: Afternoon is less crowded. Later at 19:00 with modern ramen at afuri in harajuku in Afuri Harajuku, Tokyo. Booking: No booking required. Tip: Evening is popular; arrive early. Wear broken‑in walking shoes to avoid blisters. Carry a refillable water bottle; convenience stores will keep you topped up.

Tokyo bookings vary by venue and week. Weekend slots sell out—book 2–3 weeks ahead. Reserve marquee meals 2–4 weeks out and observation decks 3–7 days out; allow buffers for weather. Wear broken‑in walking shoes to avoid blisters. Carry a refillable water bottle; convenience stores will keep you topped up.