It was established here shortly after the war and has been welcoming people at the gateway to Kyoto. The lines that form early in the morning are a Kyoto specialty. The ramen, which warms and soothes the tired bodies of those who arrive after a night shift or on an overnight bus, is pork-based and soy sauce-flavored. The soup is made by cooking the pork bones in a short period of time to create a clear broth from which only the umami (flavor) is extracted.