Ogikubo
The ramen stop: a proper ramen town anchored by Harukiya, going since 1949 — with Otaguro Park when you need a breather.
The Ogikubo route
A bowl at Harukiya → Otaguro Park
The spots on the route
Harukiya
The anchor of ramen town, going since 1949 — the bowl on the route, and the photo on the card.
Otaguro Park
The breather after the bowl — the park half of the Ogikubo route.
Field notes
Notes by Jenner, from places I have actually been. More notes are on the way — the full guide is coming soon.
Harukiya — the classic bowl; going since 1949.
Otaguro Park when you need a breather.
A proper ramen town — this is the ramen stop.
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