Not to be confused with the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum, the Cup Noodle Museum is another of the many food-related attractions in Yokohama.
Located in the Minato Mirai 21 district, just across the road from Cosmo World and the Yokohama World Porters shopping centre, the museum celebrates the humble cup noodle and its inventor, Momofuku Ando.
Housed in a striking modern building that spans over five floors, the museum begins with a journey through the history of the cup noodle, with hundreds of cups on display, dating from 1958 to the present day. Visitors can view the evolution of flavours, design changes, and quirky packaging before heading into a theatre to watch a fun animated film that tells the story of cup noodles and the life of Momofuku Ando. While the film is in Japanese, English audio headsets are available from the friendly staff.
Just outside the theatre, guests can visit a recreation of Momofuku’s original shed kitchen, where he developed the methods to produce the perfect cup noodle.
The remainder of the floor follows the life and achievements of Momofuku Ando, complete with a golden statue where visitors can snap a selfie with the king of cup noodles.
Upstairs are two interactive areas: the My Cup Noodles Factory and the Chicken Ramen Factory. At the My Cup Noodles Factory, visitors can create their own cup noodle — choosing ingredients, assembling the cup, and shrink-wrapping it to take home. The Chicken Ramen Factory lets visitors make noodles by hand, starting from flour and water and finishing with the instant ramen drying method.
The next floor features a large indoor play park for children, with plenty of interactive fun — a perfect way for kids to burn off energy before heading to the Noodles Bazaar. This food court offers cup noodles from around the world, including various Asian flavours and even a delicious Italian-inspired noodle dish, all served in a vibrant street hawker-style setting.
Like all good museums, the Cup Noodle Museum ends with a fantastic gift shop, offering everything from toys and clothing to household items — and of course, a wide variety of cup noodles.
The Cup Noodle Museum is located in Minato Mirai 21, about an 8-minute walk from either Minatomirai Station or Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line. It’s also about a 12-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station. Head towards the large Yokohama World Porters shopping centre — the museum is located just behind it.
The museum is open 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and closed on Tuesdays. Admission is ¥500, with additional charges for some of the interactive attractions. Visit their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Official Website:
https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/en/yokohama/
