The ropeway takes 10 minutes to reach the summit. Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours total at the mountain, including time at the observation deck and facilities.
Tenguyama operates year-round. Winter activities include ski slopes for beginners and intermediates, a snow park, and equipment rentals at the summit. The ropeway runs throughout winter except during severe weather.
September to November offers the clearest visibility for viewing Otaru city, Ishikari Bay, and the Shakotan Peninsula. Early mornings provide better conditions. Winter has dramatic snow landscapes but more frequent cloud cover.
A restaurant at the summit serves Hokkaido regional cuisine including seafood and seasonal dishes. A café offers lighter meals and beverages. A gift shop sells local souvenirs and Otaru specialty products.
The observation deck provides 360-degree views of Otaru city, Ishikari Bay, and on clear days, the Shakotan Peninsula peaks. The deck is accessible year-round, though visibility depends on weather conditions.
Traveler reviews
Tenguyama offers some fantastic views overlooking Otaru and the coastline. The trip to the summit was enjoyable, although I felt it was a little pricey compared to some other observation spots I’ve visited. One thing that really stood out was the chipmunk area near the top, where they had seeds and worms available for feeding. I was able to feed a chipmunk up close, which added a unique touch to the visit and made it even more memorable. The scenery was already impressive, but I imagine it would be even more stunning during winter with fresh snow covering everything. I’d love to come back one day and experience it in snowy conditions.
The chipmunk was an adorable little fella :)
We visited Tenguyama during the day, and it was not crowded, which made the visit very pleasant. The view was clear at times, and when it was clear, the scenery over Otaru was beautiful. I loved the place, and making our first yuki-daruma here made the experience even more memorable.
Despite the chilly -5°C we experienced on April 21st during our day trip from Sapporo to Otaru, this outing proved to be a highlight of our time in Sapporo. While the heavy cloud cover unfortunately obscured many of the panoramic views from the mountaintop, the overall experience was still remarkably memorable for us. However, the ¥1600 entrance fee felt somewhat steep considering that nearly half of the advertised attractions at the summit were inaccessible due to the weather conditions.
We were able to see snow when we visited tenguyama. The falling of the snow made the scenery even better and gorgeous. As compared to Mount Moiwa, the cable car is smaller in size and the tower or building in the summit is a bit smaller too. The cafe was packed with tourist. Thus, we did not have the chance to taste the meal. However there is a mini museum showcase tengu located at the same tower. Need to take a public bus in order to reach the foot the mountain and after that take the cable car to the summit. Nice view of Otaru.
Beautiful and scenic view from the mountaintop, packed with many amenities for families. There was the chipmunk garden, where there are free-roaming chipmunks, you can also pay 200 yen to feed them. The chipmunks were really cute and adorable. There was also a 1-hour trail that you could go on. The view was really majestic, and there were scenic photo spots and also places to sit back and admire the view. I would not recommend going on the 1-hour trail when it gets too hazy. Overall, a very magnificent and enjoyable experience that I would recommend to those visiting Hokkaido!
