Wada Shoten
Located along Route 179, this shop offers warm, savory takoyaki and Japanese sweets such as taiyaki.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 294-2 Suehiro,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 090-55093-5358
MAPNeighborhood Information
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