Lake Toya Hot Spring

Toyako-cho

Hot spring village with a 100-year tradition — approx. 2-hour drive from Sapporo

Following the eruption of Mt. Shitoyama in 1910, Lake Toya Hot Spring (Toyako Onsen) opened in 1917. The healing efficacy of its brownish-yellow hot spring water has become well-known, reportedly helping to relieve neuralgia, arthritic pain, oversensitivity to cold, etc. Moreover, the water is famous as a skincare treatment. If you take a bath in this water, your skin is said to become smoother and more attractive. To enjoy these benefits, why not visit this famous onsen? Since it’s only about two hours from Sapporo by car, you can take a bath and come back to Sapporo on the same day. In addition to daytime bath services for single-day trippers other than overnight guests, there are even spots where you can enjoy relaxing footbaths and handbaths. Just take a walk, or rent a bicycle, and find a soothing onsen experience for yourself!

Lake Toya — one of Hokkaido’s three great landscapes

Lake Toya (Toyako), the third largest caldera lake in Japan, spreads out in front of Lake Toya Hot Spring. According to geologic research, this lake formed due to a gigantic eruption that occurred about 110,000 years ago, and four islands near the center of the lake were lava domes that rose and cooled about 50,000 years ago due to eruptive activity at the bottom of the lake. These islands together are called Nakajima, and visitors can see them close-up by taking a sightseeing tour cruise. Lake Toya is regarded as one of Hokkaido’s three great landscapes for its beautiful lake views that change from morning to evening.

Firework event held every night — from spring to fall

Lake Toya Hot Spring is also famous for its unique lakeshore fireworks displays. Usually such events are only scheduled several times during the summer, but here, a gala fireworks exhibition concludes each evening from spring to fall. This nightly 30-minute show of about 450 fireworks creates a fantastic display for all around the area to share. You can take a night cruise to see fireworks from the lake, rent yukata (Japanese summer kimono), etc., and make the most of delightful Japanese summer evening festivities.

For reference

Address

Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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(spring, summer, early fall)
From late April to October, lakeshore fireworks displays are held every night.
Web Sites

http://www.laketoya.com/

THE LAKE VIEW TOYA - NONOKAZE RESORT

Address

29-1 Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
Telephone

0142-75-2600
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Web Sites

http://en.nonokaze-resort.com/

Access

1 hour and 30 minutes by special express train from New Chitose Airport to Toyako Station of JR Muroran-honsen.

Access to the nearest airport (New Chitose Airport)

From Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) - 1 hour and 30 minutes
From Chūbu Centrair International Airport- 1 hour and 40 minutes
From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) - 1 hour and 50 minutes
From New Kansai International Airport - 1 hour and 45 minutes
From Kobe Airport Terminal - 1 hour and 50 minutes
From Fukuoka Airport via Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)- 3 hours and 35 minutes