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Where Is Sapporo's Ramen Alley? Ganso Yokocho, 17 Shops

Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho is an alley of 17 ramen shops in central Sapporo that calls itself the birthplace of miso ramen; there is no ticket and hours differ by shop (checked 17 and 18 October 2026).

One shop opens at 8:00 and another stays open until 5:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.

Do you pay to enter Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho, and when is it open?

Entry
No ticket
Earliest shop opens
8:00
Entry
No entry ticket: it is an alley of shops
Hours by shop
Opening hours and closing days differ by shop. Baisensha opens 8:00 to 3:00 the next morning (last orders 2:30); Shimijimi stays open until 5:00 on Friday and Saturday nights (last orders 4:00); Teshikaga Ramen opens every day

Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho has no entry ticket or gate. You pay only for what you eat, at each shop.

How many shops are in the alley?

Shops
17 shops (counted in the official shop guide, 17 October 2026)

Most shops in the alley are Sapporo ramen shops, so the official guide does not split them by region. We give the count only.

Paying and good to know at Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho

Good to know
Do not block the entrances of the next shops while you queue for a popular one. The nearby Shin Ramen Yokocho is a different place with no link to this alley
Background
It calls itself the birthplace of miso ramen. It began in 1951 as eight stalls known as the Koraku Ramen Meitengai, and marked its 75th year in 2026

How do you get to Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho?

Getting there
1st floor of the N Grande Building, Minami 5-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a ticket for Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho?

Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho is an alley of 17 ramen shops in central Sapporo that calls itself the birthplace of miso ramen; there is no ticket and hours differ by shop (checked 17 and 18 October 2026).

What time does Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho open?

Opening hours and closing days differ by shop. Baisensha opens 8:00 to 3:00 the next morning (last orders 2:30); Shimijimi stays open until 5:00 on Friday and Saturday nights (last orders 4:00); Teshikaga Ramen opens every day.

Is Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho the same as Shin Ramen Yokocho?

No. The alley says the nearby Shin Ramen Yokocho has no connection with it.

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Sources for this page

  1. Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho: official information (Japanese)元祖さっぽろラーメン横丁
  2. Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho: official information (Japanese)元祖さっぽろラーメン横丁
  3. Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho: official information (Japanese)元祖さっぽろラーメン横丁
  4. Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho: site policy (Japanese)元祖さっぽろラーメン横丁