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The Mt Tengu Ropeway climbs Mt Tengu (532 m), southwest of central Otaru.
Fares
Mt Tengu Ropeway official fares and the online listed price, one adult. Junior high and up pay the adult fare. Children pay ¥900 in summer and ¥1,000 in winter. The online price is the listed price and can vary by date.
The round-trip ticket on the booking button includes a 10% voucher for a restaurant or shop on Mt Tengu and a postcard.
Getting there
Local bus
A sketch from Wikipedia coordinates. Lines are straight, not the real roads.
Sapporo Station to the ropeway
One adult, one way, adding JR Hokkaido's fare, the ropeway's official access page and Domingo's rapid train time. Transfer waits are not counted.
Hours and conditions
| Summer | Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Late Apr to early Nov | Late Nov to late Mar |
| Last ride up | 20:48 | 19:48 |
| Last ride down | 21:00 | 20:00 |
Cars run about every 12 minutes, and there is no service between the summer and winter seasons. Hours are shorter from December 31 to January 3, and weather can stop the ropeway. The local bus leaves from stand 4 in front of Otaru Station.