# Ramen restaurant closures in Kawagoe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ramen-restaurant-closures-in-kawagoe
> Updated: 2026-10-22T05:45:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, two ramen establishments in Kawagoe, Japan, were reported to be closing.

Doutonbori Kamukura, located in the Clare Mall, scheduled its closure for October 12, 2026. The shop had opened around the time of the 2025 Kawagoe Festival.

Additionally, Chukasoba Akatsukitei, situated near Hon-Kawagoe Station, closed approximately three months after its July 22, 2026, opening. While the restaurant specialized in niboshi-based ramen, the specific reasons for its closure remain undisclosed.

## Claims

- Chukasoba Akatsukitei opened on July 22, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The restaurant is located near Hon-Kawagoe Station. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A tenant recruitment notice has been posted at the closed location. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Chukasoba Akatsukitei closes shortly after opening in Kawagoe

Chukasoba Akatsukitei, a ramen shop near Hon-Kawagoe Station that opened in July 2026, has closed after only three months of operation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chukasoba-akatsukitei-closes-shortly-after-opening-in-kawagoe

### 2026-10-11: Kawagoe's Doutonbori Kamukura ramen shop to close

The Doutonbori Kamukura ramen shop in Kawagoe's Clare Mall will close on October 12, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kawagoes-doutonbori-kamukura-ramen-shop-to-close

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