Momofuku Ando invented the world's first instant noodles, 'Chicken Ramen,' at the age of 48 in a backyard shed.
The museum contains a recreation of the original wooden shed where the prototype for instant noodles was developed.
There are over 3,000 different instant noodle product packages displayed in the History Cube.
The My Cup Noodles Factory process includes hand-cranking a machine to fill the cups with dried noodles.
The vacuum-sealed space food 'Space Ram' was developed by Momofuku Ando in collaboration with JAXA for astronauts.
The design of the cup noodle container was specifically engineered to be stable during the manufacturing, transportation, and consumption stages.
The museum building was designed by architect Hiroshi Naito.
Ando Momofuku lived to be 96, and he credited his long life to daily consumption of Chicken Ramen.
The Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama is an interactive facility dedicated to the history of instant noodles and the life of Momofuku Ando, the inventor of Chicken Ramen. The museum features the 'My Cup Noodles Factory,' where visitors design their own custom noodle cups by selecting soup bases and toppings. The 'Instant Noodles History Cube' showcases a chronological display of every instant noodle product released since 1958. A dedicated area called 'Momofuku Theater' utilizes CGI animation to explain the story of how Ando invented instant noodles in a small shed. The facility includes a 'Noodles Bazaar,' a food court modeled after an Asian night market serving global noodle varieties. The museum emphasizes the philosophy of creative thinking and the 'Creative Thinking' gallery explores six principles of innovation. Visitors can explore the 'Cup Noodles Park,' a children's play area designed to mimic the perspective of a noodle during the manufacturing process. Exhibits are designed to be hands-on and educational, focusing on industrial design and food technology history.
The massive, colorful wall of thousands of historical noodle packages in the Instant Noodles History Cube.
Book a time-slotted ticket in advance online to guarantee entry to the popular My Cup Noodles Factory workshop.
Arrive early in the day to avoid the longest queues for the interactive workshops.
Bring a pen if you want to personalize your cup packaging extensively, though markers are provided.
Do not show up without a pre-booked workshop slot if you intend to participate in the 'My Cup Noodles Factory,' as these often sell out by midday.
Closed every Tuesday, unless that Tuesday is a national holiday, in which case it closes the following day. Also closes during certain year-end and New Year holidays.
No food or drink from outside is permitted, and visitors must follow instructions for cleaning hands before entering workshop zones.
