Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten 本家第一旭本店

Ramen in Kyoto Station, Kyoto

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Good to know: Opens early in the morning and queues form even then; go off-peak.

Researched in November 2026. Hours and closures change, so please confirm with the shop before you go. US$ amounts are rough, at ¥160 = US$1.

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