Osaka · Ikeda City
An everyday invention, seen differently.
Discover instant noodles through the story of Momofuku Ando, a recreated research shed and displays of packaging. The Osaka Ikeda museum makes a satisfying trip for curious eaters; choose your hands-on activity before setting out.
- Admission
- Free general entry
- Hours
- 09:30–16:30; entry until 15:30
- Closed
- Tuesday; holiday exceptions
- My CUPNOODLES Factory
- ¥500 per cup
- Chicken Ramen Factory
- Advance reservation; separate fee
- Suggested time
- 1–2 hours; longer with a workshop
Two different activities
Designing a cup and selecting soup and toppings is different from making Chicken Ramen. The latter requires a separate reservation. Check availability, age requirements and the activity calendar before promising a workshop to your group; museum admission alone does not secure one.
Make Ikeda a separate outing
Allow for the train journey and finish before the early last-entry cutoff. This is a museum with hands-on experiences, rather than a tour of a commercial production line. The museum has announced closures for 28 December 2026–2 January 2027 and 12–15 January 2027.
Location & access
CUPNOODLES Museum Osaka Ikeda
8-25 Masumi-cho, Ikeda, Osaka
Neighbourhood
Osaka · Ikeda City
About 5 minutes from Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line. This is Ikeda City, outside central Osaka.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.