Tenkaippin Kure Recre Branch Opens at Kure Station in Hiroshima
日本語の記事: 天下一品呉レクレ店が開業 呉駅直結の商業施設に出店
What it is
Tenkaippin Kure Recre (天下一品 呉レクレ店) is a ramen restaurant that opened on July 10, 2026. Tenkaippin (天下一品) is a chain specializing in Chinese noodles (中華そば) that originated in Kitashirakawa (北白川), Kyoto. Its ramen features a thick, rich soup prepared by simmering chicken bones and vegetables over an extended period. The brand traces its history back to 1971, when founder Tsutomu Kimura (木村勉) started serving noodles from a single street food stall. Today, the chain is managed by Tenichi Shokuhin Shoji Co., Ltd. (株式会社天一食品商事), which is headquartered in Otsu City (大津市), Shiga Prefecture, and led by President Kazuhito Kimura (木村一仁). The company was incorporated on November 16, 1981, with capital of 10 million yen. As of July 9, 2026, the chain operated a cumulative total of 196 locations nationwide through directly managed and franchise operations. The Kure Recre restaurant is located near the Yamato Museum (大和ミュージアム), one of the prominent sightseeing destinations in Hiroshima Prefecture.
When and where
Tenkaippin Kure Recre officially opened on Friday, July 10, 2026. An opening sale took place from July 10 to July 12, 2026.
The restaurant is situated on the 3rd floor of youme Town Kure Recre (ゆめタウン呉レクレ館), a commercial complex directly connected to JR Kure Station (呉駅). The full address is 3F youme Town Kure Recre, 2-50 Takaramachi, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県呉市宝町2-50 ゆめタウン呉レクレ館 3階).
Inside the restaurant, there is a total capacity of 48 seats. This includes 18 counter seats and 30 table seats.
Getting there
Access information to Kure City and the restaurant is based on official transport guidelines. Take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station (広島駅).
- From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Kure Line (JR呉線). It takes approximately 32 minutes to reach Kure Station when using the rapid train service.
- From Hiroshima Airport (広島空港), take the Airport Bus Kure Hiroshima Airport Line (エアポートバス呉広島空港線). The travel time to Kure Station is about 1 hour.
- From JR Kure Station, the restaurant is a 1-minute walk, as youme Town Kure Recre is directly connected to the station building.
For visitors traveling by car, the commercial facility provides access to a shared parking facility with space for 300 vehicles.
Opening hours and prices
Operating details are published as follows:
- Opening hours: 10:30 to 22:00
- Last orders: 21:45 (order stop is 15 minutes before closing)
- Regular holidays: None
- Prices: Not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19
The menu items announced in the official press release include the signature Kotteri Ramen (こってりラーメン) and Kotteri MAX (こってりMAX), a popular item with an even richer broth than the standard soup.
Tips for visitors
The restaurant is connected directly to JR Kure Station, allowing quick entry after arriving by train without leaving the station building complex. Because last orders are accepted until 21:45, diners must enter and complete their orders before that cutoff time. The location also serves as a dining spot when visiting the nearby Yamato Museum.
What we could not verify
- The prices for Kotteri Ramen, Kotteri MAX, or any other food items
- The full food and drink menu, including side dishes, toppings, or sets
- The specific discounts or promotions offered during the opening sale held from July 10 to July 12, 2026
- Parking fees and whether validation discounts are available for the 300 shared parking spaces
- Accepted payment methods, such as credit cards, electronic money, or mobile payment apps
- Table reservations and takeout availability
Sources
- PR TIMES: Press Release by Tenichi Shokuhin Shoji Co., Ltd. (Retrieved 2026-10-19)
- Tenkaippin Official Store Detail: Kure Recre Branch (Retrieved 2026-10-19)
- Kure-Trip: Access Information (Retrieved 2026-10-19)