Asahikawa Ramen Baikoken

Shoyu over miso: this is the Asahikawa option in the CTS ramen dojo

Inside the Domestic terminal’s ramen dojo at New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Ramen Baikoken is the soy-based counterpoint to all the miso-heavy Sapporo shops around it. Bowls sit in the ¥900–¥1,100 range, so it’s one of the cheaper ways to get a proper Hokkaido ramen fix before a flight. Think clear, shoyu-forward broth rather than the thick, oily style at some neighbors.

The signature here is the shoyu ramen, done Asahikawa-style with a lighter broth that Reddit ramen threads call “better before a long flight.” Add the chashu upgrade if you can; several reviewers say the pork quality beats at least two nearby stalls in the dojo. Expect counter seating and quick turnover; you can usually be in and out in under 30 minutes outside peak lunch.

Portions run a bit smaller than Baikoken’s city branches in Asahikawa, according to Japanese review sites, so big eaters might want an extra topping or side. A few travellers also mention the soup arrives slightly cooler than typical Hokkaido ramen, probably to keep things moving in a high-traffic airport setting. If your benchmark is a scorching-hot Sapporo miso bowl, adjust expectations.

Regular CTS flyers use Baikoken as the “light lunch” option in the ramen dojo, then move on to soft serve or Royce chocolates on the souvenir floors upstairs. People who’ve eaten at the original Asahikawa shop say this airport outpost tastes surprisingly close to the city version, not a toned-down tourist riff, which is high praise for a Domestic terminal spot.

Lines start forming right around the ramen area’s lunch opening time, roughly 11:00, and can stretch to 20–30 minutes at 12:30. Tip: hit Baikoken as early as you can after the dojo opens, then use the extra time before boarding to wander the Domestic terminal shops instead of standing in a midday queue.