🐾 Otaru SNOOPY Chaya – A Japanese Snoopy cafe in a retro port town

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🐾 Otaru SNOOPY Chaya – A Japanese-style Snoopy cafe in a retro port town

📍 Basic Information
• Location: 3-1 Sakaimachi-dori, Otaru, Hokkaido (in the center of Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street)
• Access: Approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Otaru Station. Conveniently located for combining a stroll along the canal.
• Business Hours: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (L.O. 5:00 PM) *May vary depending on the season and day of the week
• Closed: Irregularly

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☕ Highlights
• Snoopy x Japanese World: A SNOOPY cafe with a Japanese flair that complements Otaru's retro streets.
• Limited-edition Art Menu: Snoopy drawn on lattes and Japanese-style sweets are exclusive to the Otaru location.
• Modern Japanese Interior: Snoopy blends seamlessly into the relaxing wood-toned ambiance, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

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🍵 Gourmet
• Snoopy Matcha Latte: A must-order popular drink. Enjoy a different design every time.
• Japanese-Style Parfait: Made with Japanese ingredients like matcha, shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and red bean paste, this drink is full of Snoopy's unique style.
• Otaru-Exclusive Sweets: Enjoy a travel-themed experience with soft serve ice cream made with Hokkaido milk and cheesecake-style sweets.

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🎁 Shop Information
• The attached Snoopy Shop sells exclusive Otaru merchandise.
Examples: Snoopy plush toys in yukata, Japanese-patterned tote bags, and ceramic series.
• You can enter the shop without using the cafe. Perfect for souvenir hunting.

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🚉 Transportation & Tips
• From Sapporo: Approximately 40 minutes on the JR Airport Rapid Line. It's a convenient stop on the walking tour route from Otaru Station.
• Crowd Avoidance: It gets crowded after noon on weekends and holidays, so we recommend visiting in the morning or evening.
• Reservations: Generally, reservations are not accepted. You'll need to line up on the day.

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🎉 Seasonal/Limited-Time Events
• Winter: The snow-covered Sakaimachi Street and the Japanese-style exterior of SNOOPY Chaya are perfect for social media.
• Summer: Many people visit during the Otaru Ushio Festival, making it a fun combination of sightseeing and cafe hopping.
• Limited-Time Menus: Special desserts are available for Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Christmas.

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🌸 Customer Comments

I visited the cafe thinking, "I can't believe I can meet Snoopy in Otaru!"
The moment I saw Snoopy's face floating in my matcha latte, I couldn't help but take a series of photos with my smartphone. 📸
The cafe, blending seamlessly into the Japanese-style streetscape, was surprisingly calming and the perfect rest spot during my travels.
The merchandise was so cute, I ended up spending a lot of money (lol).