Fujimi Yoshida Bldg. B1, Fujimi 2-2-11, Chiyoda
Kudanminami 1 Chome 2-1
Chiyoda-ku
Tōkyō-to
JP
Cafe Ragtime has live music every Thursday and Friday nights, usually piano and sax or vocalist duos. It’s a friendly place, good to drop by if you are doing an Iidabashi & Kagurazaka afternoon walk.
Size
11-20
Food
Yes
Directions
Station: Iidabashi – JR Chuo & Sobu Lines, Namboku&Tozai Subway Lines
Exit: B2
Distance from station: 3 minutes
Date published
06/01/2009
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