Naru - Yoyogi Branch

1-36-12 Yoyogi Shibuya
Yoyogi 1 Chome 36-12 Shibuya-ku Tōkyō-to 151-0053 JP

Sister-branch of Naru in Ochanomizu.

Size
21-30
Food
Yes
Directions

Station: JR Yoyogi – Oedo Line Yoyogi Station

Exit: JR West Exit – Oedo Line A2

Distance from station: 1 minutes

Date published
07/22/2009
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