India, Sept. 16 -- I'll admit it - as a ramen lover, I've visited some of the most picturesque areas in Japan only to spend my time face down in a bowl of noodles. Luckily, the best ramen town in the country (in my humble opinion) is an easy day trip from Tokyo.

Sano, a city located in Tochigi prefecture on Honshu island, is renowned for having some of the clearest water in the country - an underrated but key ramen ingredient. While visitors to Sano might be tempted by its castles, mountains, and temples, my trips to the city usually have only one thing on the itinerary: ramen.

Why Sano is the best place to savour ramen in Japan Sano ramen is so famous that you can grab a map from the tourist centre that highlights the 60 ramen shops sc...