Cafe on the grounds of Meiji-jingu, Harajuku & Aoyama.

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Mori no Terrace

Harajuku & Aoyama


Glass-fronted cafe with indoor and outdoor seating on the path to Meiji-jingū. Good for a coffee break; they also serve ice cream.


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