Introducing the Famous Kameyama Ramen Shops of Mie’s Local Ramen!

In Kameyama City, known as a key post along the old Tokaido, there’s a local ramen called “Kameyama Ramen.” Although its history is recent, this ramen was developed through a project by the Kameyama Chamber of Commerce and Mie Prefecture along with the local Kameyama Ramen Association. Its unique characteristics include a soup made with beef bone extract and three types of miso—red, miso, and barley miso—as well as noodles made from “Nishinokaori,” a wheat grown in Mie. In addition, the use of three types of locally produced mushrooms is a must for Kameyama Ramen.

There are around 10 shops in Kameyama City where you can enjoy Kameyama Ramen. Here, we’ve selected four notable shops for you to check out.

1. Shirokuma Ramen – Kameyama Main Store

“Shirokuma Ramen” is located on the eastern edge of downtown Kameyama. With a wide-ranging menu, this shop offers not only Kameyama Ramen but also miso, tonkotsu, shoyu, salt ramen, as well as styles inspired by Hakata, curry ramen, and “Yukinko (paitan)” among others. They also serve rice dishes such as fried rice, tenshindon, yakisoba, gesso, kushikatsu, and various snacks. The spacious restaurant features both counter and table seating and is always bustling with local customers.

The Kameyama Ramen at Shirokuma is a rich and hearty miso ramen with a slight kick of spiciness. The balanced flavor comes from the sweetness of barley miso, the depth of rice malt, and the savory umami of soybeans. The noodles are medium-thin and slightly curly with a tender bite, and true to the style of Kameyama Ramen, it includes three kinds of mushrooms.

A quirky tip: if you visit Shirokuma Ramen, try using their restroom first! The walls there are lined with rolls of toilet paper—a curious and famous feature of the shop.

2. Ueda Shokudo

Located at the foot of Mie Prefectural Kameyama High School, “Ueda Shokudo” is a well-known eatery famous for its miso-yaki udon with Kameyama-style offal. Their Kameyama Ramen features a 100% beef bone soup, meticulously prepared by splitting the bones and simmering them for a long time. The resulting rich, robust, and slightly spicy miso broth, paired with chewy curly noodles and crisp hiratake mushrooms, creates a wonderfully balanced and delicious dish.

Ueda Shokudo is also renowned for its miso dishes beyond ramen and yakisoba udon. Their miso-yaki udon, with its concentrated flavor, is unforgettable—making it hard to choose between Kameyama Ramen and their signature miso-yaki udon with offal.

3. Chūgoku Meisai Shirakawa

“Chūgoku Meisai Shirakawa” is a restaurant located in a new residential area in the northeastern part of Kameyama City. Locals praise it for its authentic Chinese cuisine and especially its tantanmen. Their tantanmen soup is prepared by cutting chicken and pork into chunks and then mincing them to create a clear broth—resulting in an elegant taste distinct from the usual chicken or pork bone stock. With a thick, rich sesame base enhanced by house-made chili oil and specially developed noodles, their tantanmen is exquisite.

Their take on Kameyama Ramen, with its unique flavor, is also very popular. Sets that include salad, rice, and pickles are recommended. Enjoying local ramen in a spacious and upscale Chinese restaurant complete with a Japanese garden and tatami seating is a delightful experience.

4. Kawamori Shokudo

“Kawamori Shokudo” is an old-school eatery located in Sekimachi, on the western side of Kameyama City. With over 50 years of history, this retro shop displays numerous celebrity autographs on its walls. Originally, its specialty was Kameyama miso-yaki udon, and it has even been featured on the television program “Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW.”

Their Kameyama Ramen is made using the sweet and savory miso from their famous miso-yaki udon. The harmonious blend of sweetness and toasted flavors makes for a truly delicious bowl. The addition of crunchy mushrooms gives it extra depth and texture.

◎ Summary

In celebration of the “Ise-Shima Summit,” Sapporo Ichiban introduced a cup noodle version of Kameyama Ramen in 2016. This innovation brought attention nationwide to Kameyama Ramen, which was previously less well-known.

Although there aren’t many shops offering Kameyama Ramen in Kameyama City yet, its popularity is set to grow even further. Now might be the perfect time to sit down and savor this unique local ramen.

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Introducing the Famous Kameyama Ramen Shops of Mie’s Local Ramen!