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Hyakuninchō's Hidden Lanes?
That third reply is spot on about Hikawa Shrine, that's the only real shrine with red gates in the area. The ramen place you're after is likely the one on the lane just past the FamilyMart on Yasukuni-dori, the one with only six counter seats. They do a thick tonkotsu-gyokai that's worth the detour, just look for the line of salarymen around 1pm.
If the ramen shop was near a shrine with red gates, you're probably thinking of the area around Hikawa Shrine. That's a quiet pocket off the main drag and there's a handful of small noodle places tucked into those side streets. I'd start by heading south from the station toward the shrine, then just pick a lane that runs behind the konbini on the corner. The ramen shop with the faded blue curtain and handwritten sign is usually the one locals line up for around lunch.
Hyakuninchō is a maze! Seriously, I've lived near there for years and still get turned around. Near a shrine, you say? That narrows it down... slightly. Try using Google Maps' street view, zoom in super close and check the street names. Sometimes you can spot distinctive buildings or signs that might jog your memory. If that fails, maybe try searching for shrines in Hyakuninchō on Google Maps and then work your way outwards from there, checking the surrounding streets. Good luck with your ramen quest! It's worth it.
Yeah, it's a total rabbit hole alright! Street view is a great idea, hadn't thought of that. Thanks! The shrine thing is just a vague memory, something about red gates... I'll try the Google Maps shrine search, fingers crossed. That ramen better be legendary after all this effort!
Best donuts near Glaze in Tokyo 2026?
Order the plain glazed first, skip the seasonal.
Pistachio cream, actually worth the detour.
Glaze moved to Kichijoji, go early.
yeah the new spot's a 5 min walk from the north exit
Weekends sell out by noon, go before 10
North exit works, but the counter opens at 10.
10am opening, not 9. Learned that one hard.
the matcha azuki one at their old Tomigaya spot was the sleeper hit, but honestly the line at 9am on weekends runs 40 minutes so go on a weekday
matcha azuki got dropped from the lineup after the move so don't go chasing it
Line still forms before the shutters, weekday or not.