Cocoro
鉄板焼き こころ
Teppanyaki in Otaru, Hokkaido, 7 min walk from Otaru-Chikkō Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on Ikyu), 13% above the ¥16,000 median of the 9 teppanyaki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 3 of the 15 teppanyaki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,000 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥21,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak House Katsura | — | ¥16,000 | ¥8,475 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Chuo kuyakusho mae | — |
| Ezo Teppan W6 | — | ¥16,000 | — | Phone only | — | 14 min, Obihiro | Mon, Tue |
| Teppanyaki Piruka Hilton Niseko Village | — | ¥19,900 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Teppanyaki BF | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hōsui-Susukino | Sun |
| OPA | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 19 min, Chashinai | Wed |
| Cocoro | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Otaru-Chikkō | Mon, Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Cocoro
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0134-21-3402 (+81-134-21-3402 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko).
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
ともしび コース 予約制 3日前迄要予約
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Snow crab
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Lobster
- Abalone
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜】
- 旬彩魚介3種盛り
- 【サラダ】
- オマール海老の菜園風サラダ こころ特製オーロラソース
- 【海鮮（焼き物）】
- 活鮑のステーキ パセリバターソース
- 【焼き物】
- 季節野菜の鉄板焼き
- 【肉鮮（焼き物）】
- 北海道産黒毛和牛サーロインステーキ 赤ワインソース
- 【お食事】
- 紅ズワイガニ ガーリックライス
- 【椀物】
- 紅ズワイガニの鉄砲汁
- 【デザート】
¥18,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Dinner course
いさりび コース 予約制 3日前迄要予約
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- King crab
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Lobster
- Snow crab
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 【前菜】
- 旬彩魚介5種盛り
- 【サラダ】
- オマール海老の菜園風サラダ こころオーロラソース
- 【海鮮（焼き物）】
- タラバ蟹ときんきのステーキ こころ特製海苔バターソース
- 【焼き物】
- 季節野菜の鉄板焼き
- 【肉鮮（焼き物）】
- 北海道産黒毛和牛フィレステーキ 赤ワインソース
- 【お食事】
- 紅ズワイガニ ガーリックライス
- 【椀物】
- 北海道産きんきのあら汁
- 【デザート】
¥21,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 37 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Otaru-Chikkō Station.
Also near: Minami-Otaru: 22 min
- Leave Otaru-Chikkō Station and walk north for 10 m.
- Turn right onto Chikkokaigan dori and walk 110 m.
- Bear right and walk 380 m.
Cocoro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鉄板焼き こころ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
グランドパーク小樽
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
鉄板焼き こころ北海道小樽市築港11-3 グランドパーク小樽 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 11-3 Chikko Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0008 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Otaru Chikko Station, directly connected. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Cocoro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Cocoro have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Cocoro closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Cocoro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Cocoro?
Otaru-Chikkō Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Minami-Otaru Station is about 22 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.