About COTARU

COTARU is a cafe and bicycle rental shop located in Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido.

Located in a prime location just a 3-minute walk from Otaru Station and a 5-minute walk from the Otaru Canal, we offer comprehensive support for tourists visiting Otaru. Whether you're having a meal at the cafe before cycling around town or stopping by between sightseeing activities, we serve as an ideal base for exploring Otaru.

Cafe

We offer carefully crafted menu items such as homemade soup curry and soft-serve ice cream made with pasteurized milk. Please stop by for a break or a meal during your sightseeing.

Main Menu

• Homemade soup curry

• Soft serve ice cream made with pasteurized milk

• Hot sandwich (light meal)

Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (may vary depending on the season) Closed: Irregular

Bicycle rental

All of our bicycles are electric-assist, making it easy to get around Otaru. The advantage of electric assist is that you can ride comfortably even on the hilly terrain of Otaru.

Plan fee

2 hours for 1,200 yen

3 hours for 1,500 yen

1,800 yen per day

Tourist guide

COTARU's travel guide blog provides information on tourist spots, restaurants, and access within Otaru City. The information posted is sourced from official websites and the local tourism association, and the content is reviewed regularly.

Category of listing

• Access and Transportation: How to get from New Chitose Airport/Sapporo to Otaru, and city transportation.

• Tourist attractions: Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Kitaichi Glass, Music Box Museum, etc.

• Food: Sushi, seafood bowls, and street food sweets

• Experiences: Glassblowing, music box making, etc.

• Model itineraries: Plans tailored to different travel styles, such as half-day, full-day, and 2-night/3-day trips.

Access and location

Item content

Shop name: COTARU

Address: 3-1-1 Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido

Approximately 3 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station

Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Otaru Canal

Amenities include free Wi-Fi, cashless payment options, and wheelchair accessibility.

inquiry

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