Ramen Noodle-Making Experience at Lake Kawaguchi | FUJIYA Japanese Cooking Class
A bowl of hand-made ramen noodles in rich tonkotsu broth
Japan's Iconic Noodle

Make Ramen
from Scratch.

Mix the kansui dough. Roll it thin. Feed it through the noodle machine. Drop your noodles into rich pork bone broth — and eat what you made, right at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Make & Eat
From ¥3,500
/ person · 90–120 min
Who It's For

This Experience Is Perfect For...

Families with children
Couples
Ramen lovers visiting Japan
Home cooks & food enthusiasts
Groups up to 80 people
Day-trip travellers from Tokyo
About Ramen

Japan's Most Beloved Noodle — Made by Your Own Hands

Thin, springy noodles — made with kansui (alkaline water)
Rich tonkotsu (pork bone) broth — simmered for hours
Mix, knead, roll — use the real noodle machine

Loved worldwide, obsessed over in Japan. Every bowl of ramen starts with a decision — the dough, the broth, the toppings. Here, you make those decisions yourself, from the very beginning.

Did you know? — The secret of ramen noodles
Kansui — The Alkaline Secret
Kansui (かん水) is an alkaline mineral water added to ramen dough. It gives the noodles their distinctive springy bite, slight yellow colour, and firm texture that holds up in hot broth — something regular flour-and-water dough can never achieve.
Not Originally Japanese
Ramen arrived in Japan with Chinese immigrants in the early 20th century. Japan took it, obsessed over it for decades, and transformed it into something entirely its own — with hundreds of regional styles, devoted "ramen masters," and restaurants with year-long waiting lists.
Ramen noodle making experience at FUJIYA Kawaguchiko
Why Ramen Is Unlike Any Noodle You've Made

4 Things That Make Ramen Special

Kansui Dough

Kansui — alkaline mineral water — is the secret ingredient that makes ramen noodles different from any other noodle in the world. You measure and mix it yourself, right from the start.

The Noodle Machine

After rolling the dough thin, you feed it through the real noodle-cutting machine — the same type used by professional ramen shops. Thin, straight noodles emerge in seconds. This is one of the highlights of the experience.

Tonkotsu Broth

Tonkotsu (豚骨) means "pork bone." The broth is made by simmering pork bones for hours until it turns milky white and intensely rich. Your noodles go straight into this deep, creamy, savoury bowl.

Suridane Spice Kick

Complete your bowl with Suridane — Fujiyoshida's legendary chili-sesame paste made with red pepper, sesame, and sansho (Japanese mountain pepper). One spoonful transforms the broth entirely.

Plans & Pricing

Choose Your Ramen Experience

All plans include hands-on noodle-making with English guidance. Tap any plan card to see full details and book.

Authentic Ramen Experience
Ramen & Gyoza Set
Super Spicy Ramen
Ramen + Chili Spice Making
Also available Standard Ramen Course — ¥3,500 / person Ramen noodle making + eat on-site. No premium add-ons. Please enquire when booking.

Prices per person. Groups of 10+ may have separate group rates — please enquire. All plans include noodle-making guidance in English and cooking materials. Kae-dama (extra noodle refill) is available on request for most plans.

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Experience Flow

7 Steps to Your Own Bowl of Ramen

1
Measuring and mixing ramen dough ingredients
Mix the Ingredients

Measure flour, kansui (alkaline water), and salt — then mix by hand until the dough just holds together.

2
Kneading ramen dough with kansui
Knead the Dough

Press and fold firmly — kansui makes the dough stiffer than regular flour dough. Knead until smooth and elastic.

3
Rolling ramen dough thin with a rolling pin
Roll the Dough

Roll from the centre outward to a thin, even sheet — ready for the machine.

4
Feeding ramen dough through the noodle cutting machine
Feed the Noodle Machine

Pass the dough through the real noodle-cutting machine. Thin, straight noodles emerge in seconds.

5
Hand-made ramen noodles freshly cut and ready to cook
Noodles Complete

Your hand-made ramen noodles — springy, thin, and alive with that kansui bite.

6
Boiling fresh ramen noodles in hot water
Boil the Noodles

Drop into boiling water for 60–90 seconds. Thin ramen noodles cook fast — timing is everything.

7
Finished bowl of hand-made ramen ready to eat
Plate & Enjoy

Ladle rich tonkotsu broth over your noodles, pile on the toppings, and eat. Slurping is encouraged.

Suridane chili spice
Add Suridane — Our Signature Spice

Suridane is Fujiyoshida's legendary chili paste — red pepper, sesame, and sansho (Japanese mountain pepper) fused in oil. One small spoonful completely transforms the tonkotsu broth. You can make your own in our spice-making experience and take a bottle home.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ramen is Japan's beloved noodle dish — wheat noodles made with kansui (alkaline water) served in a rich broth with toppings. At FUJIYA, the broth is tonkotsu (pork bone) style — deeply savoury and milky white from hours of slow simmering. Unlike pasta or soba, ramen noodles get their distinctive springy bite and slight yellow colour from the kansui in the dough. You will notice the difference the moment you try them.
Kansui (かん水) is an alkaline mineral water — the key ingredient that makes ramen noodles unique. When mixed into the flour, it changes the protein structure of the dough, giving the noodles their springy, chewy texture, a slight yellow tint, and the firm bite that holds up even in hot broth. At FUJIYA, you measure and mix the kansui yourself at the start of the experience, so you really understand what makes ramen noodles different from any other noodle.
The standard ramen experience — mixing, kneading, rolling, noodle machine, boiling, and eating — takes approximately 90 minutes. Plans that include gyoza (Japanese pan-fried dumplings) or spice-making take around 120 minutes. Our staff keep the pace comfortable, so you can relax and enjoy every step.
Yes. Full English support is available at FUJIYA. Our staff guide you through every step in English and provide printed step-by-step instructions in English as well. No Japanese language ability is required.
Walk-ins are welcome and accepted. However, we strongly recommend booking in advance if you are visiting with 4 or more people, or during peak seasons — Golden Week (late April–May), summer holidays, or autumn foliage season (October–November). Book via our contact page or LINE (Japan's leading messaging app) for the fastest response.
Absolutely. Ramen-making is suitable for all ages. Young children can help knead and roll the dough with adult assistance. Running the dough through the noodle-cutting machine is particularly popular with kids — watching the noodles emerge is genuinely exciting. There is no age minimum.
Standard toppings include green onions, nori (dried seaweed), and kikurage (wood ear mushrooms — a common ramen topping with a firm, slightly crunchy texture). The Gyoza Set plan adds hand-made gyoza (Japanese pan-fried dumplings). Our Suridane chili-sesame spice is available as a finishing seasoning.
Yes. Kae-dama (替え玉) — ordering extra noodles to add to your remaining broth — is a beloved tradition at Hakata-style ramen shops across Japan. Just ask our staff and they will bring you more noodles so you can enjoy every last drop of the tonkotsu broth.
Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little floury. Aprons are provided. Please tie back long hair before starting. You don't need to bring anything — all materials (flour, kansui, broth, toppings, and equipment including the noodle machine) are included in the experience price.
FUJIYA is located in Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi), Yamanashi Prefecture — about 90 minutes from Shinjuku Station by direct highway bus. From Kawaguchiko Station, we are approximately a 12-minute walk. Parking is available on-site for guests arriving by car.
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FUJIYA Japanese Cooking Class building exterior at Lake Kawaguchi
Address
3376-3 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Walk-in last entry: 3:00 PM
Parking
Free · 10 cars available
From Station
Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line)
12 min walk
Walk-ins Welcome
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