Can visitors make their custom Cup Noodles?

Yes! At the My Cup Noodles Factory, visitors can create their own personalized Cup Noodles by choosing from a selection of soups, toppings, and designing the packaging. This interactive experience is one of the most popular attractions at the museum.

How much is the entrance fee to the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka?

The museum has free entry; however, there are additional fees for certain experiences like the My Cup Noodles Factory (300 yen) and the Chicken Ramen Factory (500 yen). These activities may require prior reservations.

Can I buy Cup Noodles and other Nissin products at the museum?

Yes! The museum has a gift shop where you can purchase various Nissin products, including limited-edition instant noodles, snacks, and souvenirs. Some items are exclusive to the museum.

How do I get to the Cup Noodles Museum from central Osaka?

The easiest way to reach the museum is by taking the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Umeda Station to Ikeda Station. The ride takes approximately 20 minutes. From Ikeda Station, it’s a short five-minute walk to the museum.

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Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda

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Last updated May 23, 2026

The Cup Noodles Museum in Osaka Ikeda is a fascinating tribute to one of Japan’s most iconic food inventions: instant noodles. Located where the world’s first instant noodles were created by Momofuku Ando in 1958, this museum lets visitors dive into the history and evolution of this global favorite. The highlight for many is the "My Cup Noodles Factory," where you can customize your own cup noodles by selecting the ingredients and designing your packaging.

The museum also features exhibits that showcase the development of instant ramen and how it became a worldwide phenomenon. You can see replicas of Ando’s original work shed, where he invented the product, and learn about his creative process through engaging displays. There's even a life-size wall of instant noodle products from different eras, showing how much the brand has grown.

Hours

Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Phone

+81 72-752-3484

Website

www.cupnoodles-museum.jp

Overview

Address

8-25 Masumichō, Ikeda, Osaka 563-0041, Japan

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Traveler reviews

A fun place to visit. Make your own special flavour of cup noodles. Cost is only 500yen. I would have thought there'd be an eating area where you could buy and eat a cup of noodles but there isn't. No need to buy tickets in advance. The place was pretty busy but that was because they closed half of the noodles making part to film an advert or something. As soon as that was completed its wasn't super busy. For lunch go to Tako Suke for a cold drink and great takoyaki. The owner there is fantastic, they are near the station when walking back from the cup noodle museum.

Goldcoaster

Jun 3, 2026

The museum side of it is quite limited, but still really interesting (there is an English guide if you scan a QR-code). This place really shines with the workshops though. You can decorate and combine your own cup noodles (great kid activity). The people are helpful and really friendly. Fun stop!

Had an absolutely wonderful time with the family designing our own cup noodles bowl. It was so much fun. You buy your own cup for ¥500 and then can design it. After you design it, you get to select the broth type, extra seasonings, and then they pack it all up together for you, seal it and off you go. The museum is very informative as well. Such a fun day the museum. Later that night, we ate noodles and really enjoyed it.

The museum itself is small, but I would suggest to book one of the two workshops ahead of time. They are fun! We did the chicken noodle workshop for an hour and even the kids had a great time. Afterwards we created our own cup noodles for less than $3. Totally worth the time to get here

The place is a bit crowded but staff are efficient in managing the lines for the My CupNoodles Factory. I enjoyed designing my noodle cups and watch the process of it being packed. I wish I had more time in designing my cups since I bought three. I got to complete them before the time was up though.