The ropeway shares views over Otaru from the summit observation area. Select the current broadcast on its official channel; the spring view may include the Tengu cherry tree.
Source type
Official YouTube source
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Live status
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Link last checked
29 Sept 2026, 20:46 JST
Local weather
Sapporo · Conditions at the camera site may differ.
What does this camera show?
Use this view as a reference for the harbour and city perspective before visiting Otaru Tengu-yama Observatory. For a closer canal view, use the Otaru Canal camera; this one is for the mountain outlook.
YouTube channel. On the operator’s channel, look for this location with a Live badge. The channel may also list past broadcasts.
The streets and sky around Otaru Canal · Official camera page
What this view cannot tell you
Good visibility does not guarantee ropeway or observatory operations, or mountain-road conditions. Check the facility’s official notices for wind and snow restrictions.
About this map pin
Approximate position based on the official facility or landmark. The exact camera mounting point is not confirmed.
The pin marks the camera facility or a documented reference point. Some cameras are on hotel roofs or broadcast buildings that visitors cannot enter. Check the entrance to the place you actually plan to visit.
The closest station by coordinates is Otaru Station, 3.2 km from the camera reference point in a straight line. This is not a verified walking route or recommended access station. Check the visitor destination and its official access information.
The map also shows rail lines serving Otaru Station. The distance above is a straight line, not a walking time. Check the actual entrance and route below.
The closest station in a straight line may not be the easiest way in. The route also ends at the camera reference point, so change it to the place you actually plan to visit. Check buses, journey time and first or last trains in the route results.
Nearby cameras
Distances are straight lines between camera reference points, not actual journey distances or times.
From Hiyoriyama Lighthouse in Otaru’s Shukutsu district, the camera looks out over the sea and sky. You can see the coast around the lighthouse before exploring the area.
This camera shows the base area at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. Depending on the season, you’ll see winter snow or the forest around the autumn sightseeing gondola.
Look across Sapporo from STV's camera at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium summit observatory. This seasonal camera may pause or change direction, including for winter anti-icing measures.
A rooftop camera at STV's Sapporo headquarters looks out over the city. Its direction may change for broadcasts or weather, so check the official page to see which view is currently shown.