🗺️ Otaru Tengu Mountain Observation Deck / Otaru Tengu Mountain Ropeway小樽天狗山展望台、天狗山ロープウェイ

Tenguyama in Otaru is a symbolic peak of the city, with an elevation of 532.4 meters. At the summit, there is a viewing platform that has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, offering magnificent views of the city and the Sea of Japan. At night, you can enjoy the Otaru night view, which is known as one of the "Three Great Night Views of Hokkaido," alongside Mount Moiwa and Mount Hakodate. You can drive to the top of the mountain, but it is recommended to take the cable car, which operates every 6 to 12 minutes. From there, you can see the vast streets of Otaru, Otaru Port, and Ishikari Bay, and on clear days, you can even catch a glimpse of the Shokanbetsu Mountain Range and the Shakotan Peninsula in the distance. Enjoy the panoramic views while relishing the fun of a stroll in the sky. In addition to the five viewing platforms with different scenic views at the summit, there are also facilities like a snow slide where you can ride a snowmobile on a 400-meter-long track, as well as the Tenguyama Shrine and the Ski Museum, offering a variety of rich amenities. Furthermore, during the winter, this area serves as a ski resort, allowing you to enjoy the expansive beautiful scenery while skiing.

The mountaintop observation deck that has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. You can enjoy the beautiful night view of Otaru, one of the "Three Great Night Views of Hokkaido." It is recommended to take the cable car, which is 735 meters long and takes about 4 minutes one way, to reach the summit. There are also energy spots such as the "Nose-Touch Tengu" and "Tengu Mountain Shrine," which are said to grant wishes. In winter, it becomes a ski resort with expansive beautiful scenery.