[2025 Otaru Attraction] Travel Guide for Tenguyama Observation Deck (Updated May)

Tengu Mountain is really good for taking photos Hokkaido in winter is indeed a romantic place It is recommended to visit Hokkaido in winter to feel the winter atmosphere! We drove up the mountain by ourselves, and we thought we could drive directly to Tengu Mountain, everyone! ! ! ! It is not possible❌😂 We couldn’t go any further halfway, so we asked a Japanese uncle who was doing construction work on the roadside🧍♂️, and he said we had to go to the cable car🚡 station to get to Tenguyama (for those who didn’t do the work). Tengu Mountain, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a famous mountain climbing spot popular among tourists for its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural history. The highest peak of Tenguyama is about 1,000 meters, and the mountain is covered with dense forests and diverse plants. The hiking trails are suitable for climbers of all levels, and you can enjoy the changing beauty of the four seasons along the way. However, the cable car is recommended in winter! Tengu Mountain is famous for its connection with the Japanese Tengu legend. Tengu is a Japanese monster usually depicted as a creature with bird features and closely associated with mountainous and forested environments. Locally, Tengu Mountain is regarded as a sacred place, attracting many believers and tourists. We also visited the temple and prayed. There is an observation deck at the top of the mountain, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding city and mountains on a clear day. In addition, there are some rest areas and picnic areas on the mountain, suitable for family and friends gathering. Fortunately, there is a heater in the room, so I blow on my hands, otherwise I would be freezing to death🥶 But I really enjoyed my trip to Hokkaido! The white snow is so beautiful😍 #GlobalTravel #TravelGuide #JapanTravelGuide #Hokkaido

Tenguyama is the most representative mountain in Otaru, with an altitude of 532.4 meters. The most popular way to climb the mountain is to take the Tenguyama Cable Car to the top. The Tenguyama Cable Car is 735 meters long and takes about 4 minutes to reach the top of the mountain from the foot of the mountain. On the cable car, you feel like you are surrounded by trees, and watching the surrounding scenery slowly shrink is a magical feeling! There are several observation decks on the top of the mountain, where visitors can overlook the city of Otaru and the Sea of ​​Japan, with a magnificent view. At night, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Otaru, which is known as one of the "Three Major Night Views of Hokkaido" along with Mt. Moiwa and Mt. Hakodate. #AdventurousTraveler #JapanTravel #Hokkaido

📍Itinerary Introduction Hokkaido is very fun in winter. In addition to sightseeing, you can also ski. 🚩Travel route Day 1: Hokkaido Shrine Hokkaido University Day 2: Shiroi Koibito Factory If you want to customize refrigerator magnets, go early Tanukikoji has a lot of things to see and eat. You can choose any place with a high rating without any disappointment. Day 3: Sapporo - Zenhan Zenhan - Minami-Otaru JR is also very convenient. All the check-in spots are nearby except Tenguyama which is a bit far away Day 4: One-day tour to Asahikawa Furano. It is very convenient to join a group tour. You don’t have to take the JR train yourself. Day 5: Skiing fu's is very cost-effective. There is a free shuttle bus at the subway station 🏖️Check-in attractions Hokkaido Shrine Hokkaido University Shiroi Koibito Factory Zenhako Sea View Otaru Canal Tengu Mountain Sunset Blues Shirahige Falls Furano 🚇Transportation The subway and JR are very convenient. Some places require buses. You can take a taxi to Tengu Mountain. 🍜Special Food Izakaya, oysters, parfait photo shoot, milk ice cream, Donbei. I didn't try the sea urchin, but the other dishes were good. It's recommended to eat seafood at the Hakodate morning market, which is cheaper. 🏠Accommodation recommendations 1. Hotel Livemax Premium Natural Hot Spring - Sapporo Odori Park This small hot spring is very cost-effective. It is very comfortable to soak in it at the end of the day. The downside is that you have to walk a distance to the Odori subway station ⚠️Note It's very slippery in winter, so be careful. The suitcase is also difficult to push.

Autumn in the snowy country has a unique charm. For a romantic experience, don't miss the Otaru Canal and the starlit wishes at Mount Tengu. Relive the love story from the movie "Love Letter." Cape Kamui! The secret blue—it's even more worth visiting than Lake Mashu. Autumn in Niseko—enjoy the blue skies and white clouds, with hotel prices being incredibly affordable. Under the clear skies, have a picnic on the plains—it's simply perfect! Around Sapporo, there are wineries where travelers can book private tastings 🍸. Enjoy the sunset with fine wine—what more could one ask for in life? Besides seafood, skiing, and flower fields, Hokkaido in autumn offers many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered! 😍

Tenguyama is a mountain that offers a chilling yet captivating experience. When I visited, the cold wind made the air feel even colder, adding to the mountain’s raw beauty. At the summit, there’s a cozy restaurant and a souvenir shop, where visitors can warm up and take home keepsakes. During winter, I felt that the mountain will become a popular spot for skiing, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. One of the unique features of Tenguyama is its white Shinto shrine, which stands as a serene and spiritual focal point. It's a place where nature, culture, and adventure beautifully collide. #Japan #tenguyama #otaru

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Day 4: Otaru Take the JR 🚃 from Kutchan to Otaru early in the morning First go to Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal to store your luggage🧳 I bought breakfast at Lawson. The tamagoyaki was sweet. Strolling along the Otaru Canal～～ Kamaei Factory Outlet: Eat fish cakes 🍥, a bit like Taiwanese fish tofu, but a bit different, very special taste I have never eaten before, the original flavor is the best 😋 Kitaichi Glass No. 3: A coffee shop with a good atmosphere. The coffee is okay, just ordinary coffee. The main thing is to feel the atmosphere. There is a strong smell of kerosene, but it is not unpleasant. The first generation ramen shop: 2024 Ramen 100 Famous Shops🍜, the decoration is very simple and nostalgic style. I ordered the limited edition white soy sauce ramen and the must-try miso ramen in Hokkaido. The soup of the white soy sauce ramen is very special, the meat is like stewed meat, the meat is tender and the soup is fresh and sweet. The new miso ramen soup is thick and salty, and the char siu is tender and delicious, melting in your mouth. Overall, I would recommend the limited edition white soy sauce ramen ☺️ Go shopping at Wing Bay Otaru in the afternoon🛒 Then go to Tengu Mountain to see the night view at night🌃 For dinner we chose to buy food from Lawson, we recommend the chicken from the freezer

From Otaru Station, you can take a bus (9 Tenguyama Ropeway Line, fare ¥240) to Tenguyama Ropeway Station, which takes about 15 minutes to arrive. Then take the cable car (round-trip fare ¥1800) and arrive at the observation deck in about five minutes. Unfortunately, the snow and the fog made the visibility poor, and the coastline was not very clear. However, when you walk into the snow-covered Tenguyama Shrine, the woods and the shrine torii half-submerged in the snow are like entering a fairy tale world. The shrine under the snow is really dreamy. My fingers were hurt by the cold wind, so I quickly hid in the coffee shop on the top of the mountain and visited the Tengu exhibition hall. After 6 o'clock, the street lights at the foot of the mountain were lit up one after another and I finally took pictures of the night view. The night view of the whole Otaru was unobstructed. It is worthy of being one of the three best night views in Hokkaido. #MarchGoodPlaces2025

The cable car runs 5 times per hour, the last time to go up the mountain is 19:48, and the time to go down the mountain is 20:00. The busiest time is from sunset to night view. It is recommended to come at 7 pm to avoid queuing. It is very windy when going up the mountain, so remember to keep warm! 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-20:00 📍Address: Tenguyama, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0012, Japan

#MarchTravelSupportEvent #OtaruWinterTravel #TenguMount #TenguMountSkiResort The cable car to TenguMount Observatory is not in operation due to bad weather Instead, we went to the TenguMount Ropeway to find the place where the first scene of Love Letter was filmed while getting hit by a snowstorm You can take a bus from Otaru Station, but you can also walk for an hour and a half to get there.

We took the gondola up Mt. Tengu, enjoying the peaceful ride as Otaru gradually came into view. The lush forests below gave way to the city, with its canals and harbor becoming clearer as we ascended. At the top, the panoramic view was stunning—Otaru spread out beneath us, framed by the Sea of Japan and surrounding mountains. It was a breathtaking sight, a perfect blend of nature and cityscape that made the trip unforgettable. #magicalxmastrip #travel #hokkaido #couplestrip

Take the Tengu-san Ropeway up to Tengu-yama, which was also the filming location for the movie Love Letter. In winter, it is a snowy field, but in summer, you can see this cool scenery.

#Winter travel destination 🏨 Tenguyama 🚩2 Chome-16-15 Mogami, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0023 Japan ✔️ I visited Otaru because I heard that if you want to see Otaru the best, you should climb Tenguyama. However, if there is a snowstorm, you can't see anything and it feels like Tenguyama is covered in snow. I wanted to visit about an hour before sunset to see the sunset and Otaru covered in snow, but it wasn't easy to expect Otaru without snow. However, I think Tenguyama is a must-visit winter travel destination because you can also see the night view beautifully.

🏠 Otaru Tengu Mountain 🚩 2 Chome-16-15 Mogami, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0023 Japan ⏰ Every day, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM 📝 Otaru is beautiful at any time, but if you go in February, the whole world is covered in snow. I visited Otaru's Tengu Mountain, where you can see Otaru covered in snow the best. You have to take the ropeway to get up, and it's a little colder, but you can step on snow that you've never stepped on before, and it's a beautiful place where snow is everywhere. #SnowFlowerTravel