When it comes to the local ramen of Onomichi, the classic is Onomichi ramen: a soy sauce soup topped with bits of pork back fat. I had Onomichi ramen and fried rice at “Kuishinbo Senryo,” a short walk from JR Onomichi Station.
In this article, I introduce the ramen and fried rice at Kuishinbo Senryo, where the shop is and how to get there, and how to fit a visit into your sightseeing in Onomichi.
I stopped by this shop at lunchtime on August 21, 2026, after taking the ferry back to Onomichi from Mukaishima. All photos in this article were taken that day.
About the information in this article
- Shop information checked on: October 17, 2026
- I could not find an official website for the shop. The address, phone number and regular holiday are from the Japanese restaurant guide site “Gurunavi.”
- Opening hours and prices are not listed because I could not find reliable information.
- Please check the latest information before you go.
1. What is Onomichi ramen? | Soy sauce ramen with floating back fat
Onomichi ramen is the local ramen of Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Its basic form is said to be a soy sauce soup with bits of pork back fat floating on top.
The soup stock and the shape of the noodles differ from shop to shop. Many shops are said to make their stock from chicken bones or small fish from the Seto Inland Sea, and to use flat noodles.
2. The Onomichi ramen I had at Kuishinbo Senryo
The ramen came in a bowl decorated with a dragon, with a brown soy sauce soup. Small pieces of back fat were floating on the surface. The toppings were chashu pork, menma (bamboo shoots), bean sprouts and green onions.
The taste was light and refreshing, and it was very delicious.
Soy sauce soup with floating back fat
When I scooped it up with the spoon, the soup was a clear golden color. In the bowl, white bits of back fat were scattered across the surface of the soup.
Thin, straight noodles
The noodles were thin and straight. They go well with the soup.
3. The fried rice I ordered with it
Along with the ramen, I also ordered fried rice. A generous portion of fried rice with green onions and egg was piled on an octagonal plate.
4. Location and access of Kuishinbo Senryo
The shop is easy to spot, with “Onomichi Ramen Kuishinbo Senryo” written on a large red sign.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kuishinbo Senryo (listed on Gurunavi as “Kuishinbou Senryo”) |
| Address | 1-1-10 Tsuchido, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Phone | 0848-25-2639 |
| Regular holiday | Wednesday (according to Gurunavi) |
| Opening hours | I could not find reliable information. Please check by phone |
| Access | 3-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Onomichi Station |
A 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Onomichi Station
It takes about 3 minutes on foot from the South Exit (sea side) of JR Onomichi Station. It is an easy place to drop in when you want a bowl of ramen before catching your train.
Combine it with sightseeing in Onomichi
On that day, I walked around Mukaishima, took the ferry back to the Onomichi side and had ramen at Kuishinbo Senryo for lunch. After that, I took a train from Onomichi Station to my next destination.
I introduce Senkoji Temple, on the hill in Onomichi, in The History of Senkoji Temple (Japanese). If you want to walk around the settings of the anime “Fafner in the Azure,” see also Fafner in the Azure Onomichi Pilgrimage Guide.
5. Things to know before you go
- Closed on Wednesdays. This is from Gurunavi. It may change, so please check before you go
- Check the opening hours first. I could not find reliable information, so it is safest to check by phone (0848-25-2639)
- Close to Onomichi Station. It is a 3-minute walk from the South Exit, so it is easy to drop in when you come by train
6. FAQ
Q. Where is Kuishinbo Senryo?
A. It is at 1-1-10 Tsuchido, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, a 3-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Onomichi Station.
Q. What kind of ramen is Onomichi ramen?
A. It is ramen with bits of pork back fat floating on a soy sauce soup. The soup stock and the shape of the noodles differ from shop to shop.
Q. When is it closed?
A. According to Gurunavi, it is closed on Wednesdays. This may change, so please check before you go.
Q. What else is on the menu besides ramen?
A. I also had fried rice. Gurunavi also lists vegetable soba and a set of Onomichi ramen with gyoza.
7. Summary
Kuishinbo Senryo is a shop right near JR Onomichi Station where you can eat Onomichi ramen.
- A classic bowl of Onomichi ramen, with back fat floating on a soy sauce soup
- Topped with chashu pork, menma, bean sprouts and green onions. The noodles are thin and straight
- You can also order fried rice with it
- A 3-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Onomichi Station
- Closed on Wednesdays (according to Gurunavi). It is safest to check the opening hours by phone
I introduce my plans for a trip to Hiroshima, including Onomichi, in Hiroshima Travelogue: Preparation (Japanese).
Information referred to (checked on October 17, 2026)
- Kuishinbou Senryo | Gurunavi (Japanese) (address, phone number, regular holiday and access)
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