Oyama Summit Park & Okhotsk Sky Tower
大山山頂園・オホーツクスカイタワー
A viewing tower on the summit of Mount Oyama, west of central Monbetsu, offering views over the town, the harbor and the endless drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Oyama is a small hill about 330 meters high, west of central Monbetsu. The Okhotsk Sky Tower stands in the summit park. Its observation deck offers a 360-degree view of the town, the harbor and the Sea of Okhotsk. In the drift ice season, on clear days, the sea appears covered in white ice all the way to the horizon, making it an excellent place to see the drift ice from above. In summer, the mountain has nature trails and a campground, and in winter the foot of the mountain becomes a ski area for locals. The observation tower has low admission fees, and opening hours change with the seasons. It is about 10 minutes by car from the city center, and there is no public transport. Driving or taking a taxi is recommended. In winter, the road up the mountain may be icy, so drive carefully.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (seasonal; check official website in winter)
Nearby sights
- Okhotsk Tokkari Center
- Garinko III Icebreaker
- Okhotsk Sea Ice Science Center (GIZA)
- Kani no Tsume Monument
- Okhotsk Tower
- Takinoue Park Shibazakura
- Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
- Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park