Aoshima Shokudo’s Miyauchi Station-front branch is a place to try Nagaoka ginger shoyu ramen: soy-sauce broth with ginger and slices of chashu pork. Make the bowl the focus of a food stop in Nagaoka, and save the exact branch name before setting out.
Featured photo: Aoshima Chashu with extra scallions at the Miyauchi Station-front branch, photographed on 9 April 2016. Toppings and presentation may vary. Photo by くろふね / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original title: 青島チャーシューねぎ増し（青島食堂宮内駅前店）.jpg. Resized and converted to WebP.
Why visit
A local ramen style gives a meal a sense of place. Here, the focus is Nagaoka ginger shoyu ramen, with ginger as part of the soy-sauce broth and sliced pork completing the bowl. For travelers interested in Japan’s regional food, that is a straightforward reason to include this particular shop in a Nagaoka visit.
What to expect
Ginger, soy sauce and chashu are the defining elements highlighted by the Niigata Prefectural Tourism Association. The menu offers Aoshima Ramen and Aoshima Chashu, each in a regular or larger noodle serving.
The featured photograph shows Aoshima Chashu with extra scallions in 2016. It is a view of a real bowl at this shop, rather than a promise of today’s standard serving or available toppings. Check the current menu when you arrive.
Planning notes
The tourism association lists an 11:00 opening and closure on the third Wednesday of each month and on 1 January. Published closing times differ, so check current hours directly with this branch, especially before an evening visit. Temporary changes may also affect your chosen date.
The following menu prices were checked on 6 October 2026. All amounts are in Japanese yen and include tax. Prices may change.
| Menu | Price (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Aoshima Ramen — regular (approx. 175 g noodles) | ¥900 |
| Aoshima Ramen — larger serving (approx. 250 g noodles) | ¥950 |
| Aoshima Chashu — regular (approx. 175 g noodles) | ¥1,000 |
| Aoshima Chashu — larger serving (approx. 250 g noodles) | ¥1,050 |
Extra noodles cost ¥50 for 75 g or ¥100 for 150 g. Chopped scallions cost ¥50; extra chashu, boiled spinach and homemade menma each have ¥50 and ¥100 options. If you have dietary requirements, ask about ingredients before ordering.
Getting there
Use the full destination name: Aoshima Shokudo Miyauchi Station-front Branch (青島食堂 宮内駅前店). Its address is 3-5-3 Miyauchi, Nagaoka City, Niigata, and its telephone number is 0258-34-1186. This is a separate location from the Miyauchi production-site branch and other Aoshima shops; check that your map destination and any opening information refer to this branch.
Useful links
Niigata Prefectural Tourism Association: ramen course and branch information (Japanese)
Visitor information checked on 6 October 2026. Confirm current opening details and menu prices with the shop before visiting.