How to enjoy Otaru Canal

Rickshaw around Otaru Canal

Kotaro is a rookie rickshaw driver who’s gaining fame thanks to a local TV program featuring rickshaw rides along Otaru Canal.

Despite his shyness, Kotaro exudes a passionate dedication to showcasing Otaru’s charm to visitors. The TV program highlighted his warm personality and genuine enthusiasm, particularly welcoming foreign tourists.

Kotaro guides guests to Otaru’s historical landmarks and buildings, carefully chosen as the city’s finest spots. His dedication and courage promise to enhance your travel experience significantly. Rest assured, Kotaro won’t disappoint!

Where to park?

We recommend these reasonable parkings. read the below article.

Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking and Short time parking

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see rickshaw in Otaru more detail.

Otaru Canal Cruise

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40 minutes Otaru Canal cruise is a good choice for looking some historical Otaru spots.

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There is no foreign language tour except Japanese, but they have some handbooks for foreign countries so that you can enjoy the tour.

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Hiroshi Mizukoshi painter / writer