Otaru Tenguyama offers panoramic views of Otaru Port and the city area. The nightscape is particularly famous as one of Hokkaido's three best night views. In addition, the observatories are listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japon as a one-star site.
In the summer, visitors can experience nature through camping, farming experiences and other activities at the Otaru Nature Village. In the winter, it becomes an excellent ski area, only about 20 minutes from central Otaru City and boasting powder snow slopes with views that make you feel like you can jump into Ishikari Bay.