Lake Toya
A Premier Hokkaido Resort for Lakeside Fun
Lake Toya offers views of Mt. Yotei to the north and the active Mt. Usu and Showa Shinzan to the south. Hot spring towns line its shore. With a roughly 43km circumference, it's Japan's third-largest caldera lake, formed by an eruption about 110,000 years ago. In its center are four islands – Oshima, Bentenjima, Kannonjima, and Manjuto – collectively called Nakajima. Known as a power spot, Nakajima is accessible by sightseeing boat.
Enjoy diverse leisure options like canoeing, motor boating, horseback riding, glass crafting, and herb distillation, along with park golf and camping. The Silo Observatory provides panoramic lake views, while Sobetsu Park overlooks Lake Toya, Mt. Usu, and Showa Shinzan. The Lake Toya Gurutto Sculpture Park features 58 lakeside sculptures. Attractions like the Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum, the Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcano Science Museum, and Sobetsu Falls are also nearby.
The Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival, held daily from late April to late October, is a must-see. Fireworks light up the sky and reflect on the lake. Enjoy them from the lakeside promenade, sightseeing boats, hotel rooms, or even while soaking in a foot bath in the hot spring town.
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- Category
- With friends
- History, culture, art
- Cycling
- Sightseeing trains, pleasure boats, cruise ships
- Shooting locations of films, dramas, or commercials
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Lake and marsh, waterfall, pond, dam
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Mountain climbing, trekking
- Experiences, tours
- Visit seas, rivers, and lakes
- Visit mountains and forests
- Canoeing, kayaking
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Adventure Travel
- Picturesque spots
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒049-5021
- Address
- 北海道洞爺湖町・壮瞥町
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-2446（Toyako Onsen Tourist Association）
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 20 minutes from JR Toya Station by Donan Bus bound for Toyako Onsen, get off at "Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal" and walk shortly
●By car: 3 km from Toyako Abuta IC of Hokkaido Expwy via Route 230, about 5 minutes - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
