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Masago Soba

Rating88SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1938, birthplace of Takayama ramen, featured on Gifu's official tourism website.
Tabelog 3.62 (738 reviews).
Yahoo Maps 3.91.
CBC media reported '60+ in line before opening.' Michelin Plate 2019.
Despite inbound visitors, locals also use it regularly at affordable prices (a few hundred yen).
No fake review signs.
Popular Dishes
Chinese Noodle Soup
中華そば
Chashu Ramen
チャーシューめん
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1938 (Showa 13), this is the birthplace of Takayama ramen—starting as a food stall and now in its 3rd generation. The pork-bone and umami-vegetable broth seasoned with bonito soy sauce and thin wavy noodles is Hida Takayama's iconic dish. Lines of 60+ people before opening are common. Listed in Michelin Guide Aichi/Gifu/Mie 2019 with a Michelin Plate. About 8 min walk from Takayama Station.

"Masago Soba is the first name in Takayama ramen," "Subtle yet deep flavor," "Worth the wait." Tabelog 3.62 (738 reviews), Yahoo! Maps 3.91. Closes when sold out—arrive early.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-売り切れ次第終了
Regular Holiday不定休(年末年始等)
Access
About 8 min walk from Takayama Station east exit. Closes when sold out. Cash only. Strongly recommended to line up before opening. Takeout available
31-3 Yurakucho, Takayama City, Gifu
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Ramen¥

Masago Soba

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chinese Noodle Soup
中華そば
Chashu Ramen
チャーシューめん
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-売り切れ次第終了
Regular Holiday不定休(年末年始等)
Access
About 8 min walk from Takayama Station east exit. Closes when sold out. Cash only. Strongly recommended to line up before opening. Takeout available
31-3 Yurakucho, Takayama City, Gifu
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1938, birthplace of Takayama ramen, featured on Gifu's official tourism website.
Tabelog 3.62 (738 reviews).
Yahoo Maps 3.91.
CBC media reported '60+ in line before opening.' Michelin Plate 2019.
Despite inbound visitors, locals also use it regularly at affordable prices (a few hundred yen).
No fake review signs.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1938 (Showa 13), this is the birthplace of Takayama ramen—starting as a food stall and now in its 3rd generation. The pork-bone and umami-vegetable broth seasoned with bonito soy sauce and thin wavy noodles is Hida Takayama's iconic dish. Lines of 60+ people before opening are common. Listed in Michelin Guide Aichi/Gifu/Mie 2019 with a Michelin Plate. About 8 min walk from Takayama Station.

"Masago Soba is the first name in Takayama ramen," "Subtle yet deep flavor," "Worth the wait." Tabelog 3.62 (738 reviews), Yahoo! Maps 3.91. Closes when sold out—arrive early.

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