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Yotsuya History and Museum Loop

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Overview

From Yotsuya Station, visit Wakaba Higashi Park and Suga Shrine before reaching the Fire Museum. The Shinjuku Historical Museum completes the heritage circuit back toward Yotsuya.

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5.1 km
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