5 24-Hour Ramen Shops Around Shinjuku Station. Perfect late-night bowls after night shifts. Location, broth styles, and average prices included.
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Tokyo's late-night savior — 24-hour ramen shops.
Five shops are concentrated around Shinjuku Station, each with its own unique broth.
5 Ramen Shops Open 24 Hours
01｜Ippudo Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi｜24-Hour Tonkotsu
The 24-hour branch in Shinjuku is officially called "Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi" (the original text mistakenly wrote "Higashiguchi Honten"; Ippudo's main branch is in Fukuoka). Their signature natural tonkotsu ramen is approximately ¥980, served at individual booth seating.
Open 24 hours, with quieter periods between 2:00–5:00 AM.
02｜AFURI｜Yuzu Salt Flavor (Not 24 Hours)
Yuzu salt chicken broth ramen, light and refreshing, approximately ¥1,100–1,500.
AFURI's Shinjuku branches operate from daytime to evening (approximately 11:00–23:00) and are not open 24 hours. Please confirm their hours before visiting late at night.
03｜Menya Musashi｜Rich Tonkotsu and Seafood Broth (Not 24 Hours)
The signature dish features a rich tonkotsu and seafood broth, priced around ¥1,000–1,300.
The Shinjuku main branch operates approximately 11:00–22:00 and is not open 24 hours.
04｜Hakata Furyuu｜Affordable Tonkotsu (Open Late Night)
Affordable tonkotsu ramen starting from ¥550, with inexpensive kaedama (extra noodles), located near Shinjuku East Exit.
Open until late night (approximately until 03:00, earlier closing on Sundays). Not 24 hours, please check on-site for details.
05｜Sugoi Niboshi Ramen Nagi Shinjuku Golden Gai Branch｜24-Hour Niboshi
The original branch of "Ramen Nagi" specializing in ultra-rich niboshi (dried small fish) soy ramen, which has been selected as one of Tabelog's Top 100 Ramen Restaurants.
Address: 1-2-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku Ward (inside Golden Gai) | Access: Approximately 3 minutes walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station | Hours: 24 hours (Limited seating, often has queues; please check current conditions on-site) | Price Reference: Approximately ¥830–1,500.
With 5 different styles, you can sample them in rotation to compare the full spectrum of Tokyo ramen. It's an 8-minute walk from IGO HOTEL to Shinjuku Station.
※ Business hours, prices, addresses, and menus of the shops mentioned in this article are subject to change without notice. Some items are reference examples and not specific shop recommendations. Please check the official website or on-site announcements of each shop before your visit.
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