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ICHIRAN’s Head Office Main Store (一蘭本社総本店) is a tonkotsu ramen restaurant in Nakasu, central Fukuoka. It is about a one-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nakasu-Kawabata Subway Station, making it an easy meal stop while exploring the Kawabata area or staying in Nakasu.
- Normally open 24 hours; a late-night surcharge applies from 22:00 to 06:00.
- Tonkotsu ramen: ¥1,080. Extra noodles: ¥210, or ¥150 for a half portion.
- 40 individual counter seats; no tables or private rooms.
- No restaurant parking. The subway is convenient from Hakata and Tenjin.
The featured image is an illustration of food, not a photograph of this restaurant or its dishes. Store information checked on 8 October 2026.
Is this the right ICHIRAN for your visit?
This branch serves pork-broth tonkotsu ramen at ICHIRAN’s partitioned “Ramen Focus Booth” counters. There are 14 seats on the first floor and 26 on the second. The layout suits a solo ramen stop, but groups wanting a leisurely meal around a shared table should consider the seating arrangement before joining the queue.
The official guide lists children’s tableware, but there are no table seats or private rooms. Families should consider whether everyone can eat comfortably at a counter. Sitting next to your companions is not guaranteed, including when using the priority-entry service.
Menu prices and the late-night surcharge
Choose a full or half noodle refill according to your appetite. These are the listed menu prices, not a guaranteed total during surcharge hours.
| Item | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Tonkotsu ramen | ¥1,080 |
| Extra noodles (kaedama) | ¥210 |
| Half extra noodles | ¥150 |
| Soft-boiled salted egg | ¥140 |
The official store page confirms a late-night surcharge but does not state its amount. Check the amount when buying your meal; do not treat the prices above as the overnight total.
If you plan to use a gift, read our ICHIRAN eGift and late-night charge guide for the relevant conditions.
Hours, payment and priority entry
The published opening hours are 24 hours. Staffing conditions can lead to reduced seating, changed hours or temporary closure at short notice, so check the official store page before an early-morning or late-night visit.
The ticket machine accepts cash, major credit cards including Visa and Mastercard, mobile payments including Alipay, WeChat Pay and PayPay, and transport IC cards. Some methods may be unavailable during equipment maintenance.
The Head Office Main Store offers priority entry for arrival times between 10:00 and 21:30, with credit-card payment in advance. This is priority seating guidance, not a reservation that holds a particular seat. Groups may be seated separately, and additional purchases after arrival are cash-only under the service’s published conditions. Have the confirmation email or screen ready to show staff. Availability depends on the booking slots.
Check official priority-entry conditions
Address and how to get there
Address: 5-3-2 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 810-0801
Store phone: 050-3733-2600
Use Exit 2 of Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Airport or Hakozaki Subway Line. The official directions place the store about 30 metres towards Tenjin and about one minute on foot from the exit. The Nishitetsu “Higashi-Nakasu” bus stop is also about one minute away.
The restaurant has no parking of its own. If driving, arrange a nearby paid parking space separately. Travel times to other sightseeing stops are separate from the short station-to-store walk.
Find ICHIRAN Head Office Main Store on the map. For the rest of your day, see our first-time Fukuoka travel guide.
Check current store details before visiting
Use the official page for current hours, prices, payment methods and seating. Reviews can help with personal impressions, but check their visit dates before relying on them for today’s operating conditions.
