About Cup Noodles Museum
The Cupnoodles Museum is an interactive instant ramen museum located in the Minatomirai area of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy learning about the history of instant ramen, the achievements of its founder Momofuku Ando, and the creative world of “food”. The museum is suitable for children and adults of all ages, and is packed with unique exhibits and experiences that will thrill visitors.
The greatest feature of the Cupnoodles Museum is that visitors can experience the world of instant ramen “invention” and “creation” through all five senses. First of all, the museum has exhibits that introduce the history of instant ramen from its birth to the present day, and the richness of the collection is overwhelming. The walls are covered with packages of Cup Noodles and instant noodles sold around the world, and by looking at the many variations and changes in design, visitors can feel the global reach of instant ramen. Visitors can also experience the innovative ideas and spirit of the founder, Momofuku Ando, through detailed explanations of his life, his passion for invention, and how he overcame difficulties to develop instant ramen.
Especially popular among visitors is “My Cup Noodle Factory,” an experience that allows visitors to make their own original cup noodle. In this experience, you first draw your own design on a cup, then choose your favorite soup flavor and ingredients to create your own cup noodle. There are several kinds of ingredients to choose from and thousands of combinations, so you can enjoy making your own original cup noodle. The finished cup noodles can be taken home on the spot and become a one-of-a-kind keepsake. This experience is not only fun for children, but adults can also enjoy it with a sense of nostalgia and novelty.
Another popular attraction is the Chicken Ramen Factory, where visitors can make their own chicken ramen. Here, visitors can actually experience the entire process from kneading flour to making noodles, frying and drying them. Visitors can learn about the instant ramen production process while making their own instant ramen, deepening their understanding of food and the fun of making things. Another attraction of the museum is that visitors can take home their finished Chicken Ramen and enjoy the ramen they made at home.
There are many other attractions in the museum. The exhibit, “Momofuku Ando's Creative Thinking Box,” introduces visitors to Momofuku Ando's inventive challenges and his creative thinking. The exhibit goes beyond the development of instant ramen noodles, providing visitors with a wide range of perspectives on problem solving and creativity. Among the exhibits is a section that recreates the “hut” where he first developed instant ramen, and its realistic atmosphere conveys his hard work and passion at the time.
The museum is also dotted with art and unique objects related to Cup Noodles, creating a theme park-like atmosphere that can only be enjoyed at the Cup Noodles Museum. Visitors can take pictures and create memories with the many colorful and playful exhibits and photo spots.
At the museum's cafe, visitors can enjoy Cup Noodles from all over the world, as well as arranged menus, and experience the joy of food. Tasting Cup Noodles from countries that are usually difficult to taste and discovering original ways of eating them will be another fun part of your trip.
The Cupnoodles Museum is a unique place where visitors can not only see exhibits, but also learn and enjoy through hands-on experience. While feeling the history and spirit of creativity related to food, the special experience of making your own Cup Noodles and the moments of seeing and eating them are enjoyable for both children and adults. When sightseeing in Yokohama, why not visit this place where you can fully enjoy the world of instant ramen?