The ramen floor at Kyoto Station turned out to be perfect for our group - eight different ramen shops means everyone can get exactly what they're craving. When traveling with family, having options is crucial, and here you can sample everything from rich Sapporo-style miso ramen to Tokyo's tsukemen dipping noodles all in one spot.

The setup is brilliantly simple: pick your shop, use the vending machine to order (most have English buttons or at least pictures), and hand over your ticket. Plenty of seating means you don't usually have to wait long, even with a larger group. Plus, being right in Kyoto Station makes it an easy meet-up spot or quick meal between sightseeing.

Best part? Even the pickiest eaters can find something they like, and nobody has to compromise on what style of ramen they want.