Mutepou Souhon ten
Kizugawa, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
A Tabelog 100 (Ramen – WEST) honoree since 2017, this rural Kizugawa shop delivers sub-¥1,000 ramen and dumplings in a meal-ticket-system format—20 seats, no reservations, cash only. Worth the 45-minute trek from central Kyoto if you have a car and prioritize value over proximity.
About Mutepou Souhon ten
Mutepou Souhon ten is a Kyoto venue with public information that is relatively limited: the confirmed details are its Kyoto location, its listed hours, its price band of JPY 999–JPY 999, and a Tabelog 100, Ramen, WEST 2025 recognition. For a first-time visitor, the practical question is less about an elaborate published narrative and more about whether those basics fit your plans.
The confirmed schedule is straightforward: closed Monday, and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 11 PM.
The Basics and the Trade-Off
Mutepou Souhon ten appears in the Tabelog 100, Ramen, WEST 2025 list, which is the clearest recognition available for the venue.
If you are comparing it with other dining in Kyoto, use the hours and price as the firm planning points, then confirm any route, payment, reservation, or menu details directly before going.
Counter, Table, or Skip
Those details may matter for planning, but they are not part of the record provided here.
Solo diners, pairs, and groups should therefore avoid assuming a particular seating layout or booking policy from this page. The reliable information is that the venue is in Kyoto, is closed Mondays, and operates Tuesday through Sunday for both lunch and dinner windows.
For readers cross-shopping Kyoto dining: Mutepou Souhon ten is best approached as a Kyoto option with a JPY 999–JPY 999 price range, a confirmed 2025 Tabelog 100, Ramen, WEST recognition, and clearly listed weekly hours. If you need certainty on seating, accessibility, payment, dietary accommodation, or specific dishes, confirm those details directly before making the trip.
Planning details
- Location
- Higedani-15-3 Umedani, Kizugawa, Kyoto 619-0212, Japan
- Website
- muteppou.com
- Phone
- +81 774-73-9060
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, no-frills ramen shop with counter-focused seating, bright functional lighting, and a bustling atmosphere driven by quick turnover and ramen slurping rather than leisurely dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tonkotsu ramen
- Rich pork-bone broth ramen
- Gyoza dumplings
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Higedani-15-3 Umedani, Kizugawa, Kyoto 619-0212, Japan
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- regal+e, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- ristorante NAKAMOTO, Notable alternative
- リストランテ ナカモト, Notable alternative
- 本城, Notable alternative
- Oryori Honjo, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Mutepou Souhon ten sits at the value end of Kyoto's Tabelog 100 spectrum, with bowls under ¥1,000 and a car-dependent location in Kizugawa. For comparison, regal+e also operates in the sub-¥1,000 tier and holds similar Tabelog recognition, but its central Kyoto address makes it far easier to reach on foot or by transit. If you're staying downtown and unwilling to drive, regal+e is the clearer choice, expect similar technical precision without the logistics penalty.
ristorante NAKAMOTO and Oryori Honjo represent different price tiers and formats entirely (Italian and kaiseki, respectively), so direct comparison is limited. The real decision for ramen-focused diners: Are you willing to add 90 minutes of travel for a ¥300-¥500 price advantage over more accessible Tabelog counters? If yes, Mutepou Souhon ten delivers. If no, stay central and accept a slightly higher tab at venues like 3TOKU6MI Shijo karasuma ten.
Book nothing, Mutepou Souhon ten does not take reservations. Arrive before noon or before 6:30 PM, buy your meal ticket at the machine, and queue as needed. The 36-space parking lot means you won't circle the block, but the location's remoteness means no fallback options if the shop is unexpectedly closed. Check the website or call +81-774-73-9060 to confirm hours before making the drive.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Mutepou Souhon ten?
Mutepou Souhon ten is in Kyoto. hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM and 6–11 PM, with Monday closed. The price range is JPY 999–JPY 999, and the venue is listed in Tabelog 100, Ramen, WEST 2025.
Does Mutepou Souhon ten handle dietary restrictions?
Can I eat at the bar at Mutepou Souhon ten?
The confirmed operating windows are 11 AM–3 PM and 6–11 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed.
What should I order at Mutepou Souhon ten?
The confirmed recognition is Tabelog 100, Ramen, WEST 2025, and the price range is JPY 999–JPY 999.
