1-36-12 Yoyogi Shibuya
Yoyogi 1 Chome 36-12
Shibuya-ku
Tōkyō-to
151-0053
JP
03-3370-815403-3370-8154
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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