Hokkaido Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway round-trip ticket

Hokkaido's three greatest night views,
Let’s go see the view from the top of Mt. Tengu!

The view from Otaru Tenguyama is considered one of the three greatest night views in Hokkaido, along with Hakodateyama and Sapporo's Moiwayama. This mountain, which received 1 star in the Michelin Green Guide, offers a beautiful night view of Otaru and is visited by many tourists every year. The Otaru Tenguyama Cable Car can accommodate 30 people, and the ride covers the entire distance of 735m from the foot of the mountain to the top in about 4 minutes. The cable car departs every 12 minutes.

Enjoy a beautiful trip with the city streets of Otaru and the Sea of Japan unfolding before your eyes. Get off the top and see the various attractions at Tenguyama Shrine, and enjoy various activities such as sledding on the 400m course from the Tenguyama slide to the grass!

How to get to Otaru Observatory from Sapporo

The most common way to get from Sapporo to Otaru Observatory Ropeway is by train.

Available trains:
Hakodate Main Line, Rapid Airport

Of these, the more recommended one is the rapid airport shuttle. You can take the rapid airport train bound for Otaru from Sapporo and the travel time is about 40 minutes. When you arrive at the station, take the bus bound for Tenguyama at platform 4. After about 20 minutes, you will reach the Tenguyama Ropeway at the last stop.

What to do at Tengusan Observatory?

When you take the ropeway to the Tengu Mountain Observatory, the first place I recommend is the Tengu Cafe at the top. The entire cafe has windows, so you can enjoy food and drinks while looking at the picturesque scenery. Another attraction at the top! It is also worth visiting ‘Tengu no Yakata’, a museum that displays items related to Tengu demons collected from all over Japan.

From mid-May to mid-October, you can ride the 400m long Tenguyama slide.