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Kagurazaka

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Kagurazaka (神楽坂) is a neighbourhood in Tokyo, northwest of Iidabashi Station. It has a shopping street at its center, lined by numerous cafés and restaurants. It is served by Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Toei Oedo Line.

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Kagurazaka-dori, Shinjuku

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162-0825 Shinjuku
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