5 Recommended Luxury Hotels in Lake Toya | Enjoy an extraordinary experience with spectacular views and onsen [Hokkaido]

The color of the sky reflected on the surface of the water, the island floating in the middle, the swans swimming gracefully...Lake Toya, one of Hokkaido best tourist spots, has a mysterious charm that you will never get tired of looking at. There are plenty of attractions in the area, such as the Silo Observation Deck, which offers a panoramic view of the lake, and the Toya Lake Sculpture Park, where you can experience art by the lake. Enjoying the scenery from the water on a sightseeing boat or canoe, or getting in touch with nature through horseback riding or trekking is a popular option.

There are an increasing number of stylish cafes and bread and sweets shops on the lakeshore.Although the shops are not large, they are all wonderful places where you can take a breather with a rustic atmosphere that blends in with Toya's nature. The fact that there are many restaurants that specialize in locally sourced ingredients is something unique to Lake Toya, which is rich in food.

Speaking of Lake Toya, one thing you should not forget is onsen. As a scenic onsen area facing the lake, it continues to be loved by people even today, more than 100 years after its opening. The Toyako Long Run Fireworks Festival is held every night from April to October, and you can enjoy a special experience that you can't find anywhere else, such as watching fireworks while soaking in onsen.

In this article, we will introduce recommended luxury hotels where you can stay in Lake Toya. You can enjoy a spectacular view of the lake from your room, enjoy various types of onsen, and immerse yourself in a stylish and extraordinary space...each of them is full of charm. When you want to be a little more luxurious than usual, such as celebrating an anniversary with your boyfriend, a girl's trip with friends, or a trip to reward yourself, why not spend your time at a luxury hotel in Lake Toya?

The summit of Mt. Poromoi, 625m above sea level, overlooking Lake Toya. The building that stands majestically like a castle is "The Windsor Hotel Toya." It takes about 20 minutes by car or taxi from the onsen town of Lake Toya, or about 40 minutes by taking the free shuttle bus (reservations required) from Toya Station. The front glass window offers a panoramic view of Lake Toya.

This is a genuine high-class hotel that welcomed VIPs from various countries at the 2008 Hokkaido Toyako Summit. Among the many room types, the G8 Summit Suite Prime, named after the summit, is the perfect room for a special trip with your partner. The screen-like windows project a mesmerizing panoramic view of Lake Toya. The elegant interior and furnishings, not too flashy, will also create a happy time for the two of you.

In rooms equipped with view baths, you can enjoy a luxurious bath while admiring the spectacular view. Fill your body and mind with the rich scent of BVLGARI bath amenities. There is also a sukiya-style onsen called ``Sansen'' within the hotel, so we recommend relaxing to your heart's content in the open-air bath overlooking the garden and lake.

There are 9 diverse food and beverage facilities in the hotel, including Japan cuisine, sushi, Chinese, teppanyaki, and French. If you're looking for dinner on a special occasion, Gilligan's Island, which is also the hotel's main dining room, offers the best meat, fish, vegetables, cheese, and bread, as well as the finest ♩ French cuisine with a focus on Hokkaido production. Would you like to get drunk with the hospitality of a luxury hotel with Hokkaido wine?

If the season and conditions are right, you can even see a fantastic sea of clouds from the lobby or your room early in the morning! If you woke up in the morning and saw this scene outside your window, you might be so moved that you might not be able to find the words to say it. Since the hotel is built on top of a mountain, the autumn leaves and snowy scenery of Lake Toya are especially beautiful. It looks like it will be an unforgettable memory that will remain in the memories of both of us for a long time to come.

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If you want to spend some quiet adult time with your boyfriend, why not stay at ``The Lake Suite Kono Sumika'' located on the eastern edge of onsen Town? The fantastic water basin at the entrance seems to be connected to the nearby lake. The only sound that echoes through the corridor, which seems to lead to another world, is the sound of the waterfall flowing down the water wall.

All 80 guest rooms have lake views. You can feel Lake Toya right next to you in any room. One of our most recommended corner rooms is the ``Corner Terrace Room with onsen Open-air Bath.''The calm-toned interior blends in with the nature outside the window, and you'll feel as if your soul will be purified just by being there. . There is also an open onsen air bath in the guest room on the terrace, so you can soak in onsen with your boyfriend whenever you like ♡

The terrace room by the window is divided into an inner terrace and a balcony beyond. After enjoying onsen together, relax in the evening cool on the large sofa set on the balcony. If the weather is nice, you can see the starry sky beautifully, so it might be a good idea to enjoy a romantic night with a drink. The next morning. Let's spend the morning gazing vaguely at the lake shrouded in morning mist while drinking coffee made from beans ground in the built-in mill.

The large public bath is equipped with an indoor bath, an open-air bath, a jacuzzi, and a sauna. The open-air bath has an infinity design, making you feel as if you are floating above Lake Toya. In front of you is Hokkaido 's famous mountain, Mt. Yotei, and the endless sky. Enjoy the ultimate relaxing time while being surrounded by nature, rejuvenating your mind and body.

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Dinner at the hotel's chic restaurant, "The Toya," is a Japanese-style Kaiseki meal that incorporates plenty of seasonal ingredients. I was impressed by the dishes made with luxurious ingredients such as local Toya beef! There is a wide variety of wines that go well with Japanese food, so please take your time and enjoy the pairings.

It takes about 20 to 30 minutes from Toya Station or onsen town by car or by free shuttle bus (reservations required). We Hotel Toya is a designer hotel located on the northwest shore of Lake Toya, near Ukimido, a well-known tourist spot. The facade and interior of this hotel were supervised by famous architect Kengo Kuma. As soon as you arrive, you'll be captivated by the stylish entrance that looks like woodwork!

The stylish guest rooms are sure to look great on social media, making them perfect for traveling with your dear friends. Take lots of memorable photos in the picturesque interior no matter where you look. There is also a cypress bath on the balcony with a panoramic view of Lake Toya, so you can admire the beauty of nature while soaking in the bath. . The double-basin style washbasin is also great for girls traveling when getting ready in the morning tends to be hectic.

The large open onsen bath facing the lake has a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath. Stretch out your limbs and refresh yourself in the large bathtub, where you can relax and soak even if you're traveling with a group. You might even be able to replenish your skin and mind, which have been feeling tired lately, with the power of onsen...♡

At the meal, you can spend a different mood in an extraordinary space as if you were in the forest overlooking Lake Toya at the ♩ restaurant "EZO Cuisine" with an impressive interior reminiscent of a large tree. Dinner is a sumptuous course meal made with plenty of carefully selected ingredients from the Hokkaido. The variety of dishes that can be enjoyed with both eyes and tongue will make the conversation more lively than usual!

The hotel also has a variety of facilities where you can enjoy drinks before or after your meal, such as the sake bar "TARU Bar the Hokkaido" modeled after a sake brewery, and "The Cigar Bar" where you can enjoy whiskey and cigars. You can spend a slightly adult evening chatting with your favorite drink in hand.
*As of July 2024, sales of cigars have been suspended.

The onsen The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort town, is perfect for a refreshing trip with close friends. With a wide variety of onsen, meal, and guest rooms, this is a hotel where you can choose what suits your mood and spend your time as you please. Check in while enjoying the hotel's original juice and sweets while admiring the spectacular view of Lake Toya.

There are 166 guest rooms, all with lake views. If you want to relax in a higher-grade room, we recommend the ``Nonokaze Club Japanese-Western Room.'' The calming Japanese interior, gentle lighting, and the calm surface of the lake outside the window seem to calm your busy, turbulent mind. The usual girls' talk is held in the spacious Ryukyu tatami living space ♩ In such a special space, you can openly talk about any worries you might have had a hard time discussing.

There are a total of four different onsen facilities. At the rooftop open-air bath ``Panorama Open-air TENQOO,'' you can enjoy a sense of openness that makes you feel as if you are one with the lake. As you take a leisurely soak in the brown mixed spring, your body will be warmed to the core.There's also the playful public bath-style ``Showa-no-yu,'' as well as three types of ``rock baths,'' each with a different effect, so you can chat while you chat. Enjoy visiting the hot springs ♡

For dinner, choose your favorite from one of the four restaurants in the hotel.♩It's hard to pass up the wide variety of buffets and Japanese-style French cuisine, but if you've made the effort, you can enjoy meal without worrying about those around you at "Nonokaze Saryo," where all seats are private. Don't you? The onsen Kaiseki cuisine that will make you feel like you are at a hot spring resort is made with plenty of seasonal ingredients and is all exquisite! It's OK to take a break from dieting on this day.

The hotel's signature breakfast is served at Le Vent, a lake-view buffet restaurant bathed in the refreshing morning sun. Fluffy freshly baked pancakes, handmade rice balls that you can make on the spot, freshly squeezed apple juice that you can order...all of them are so interesting that you'll be spoiled for choice ♡ "This was delicious!" Get your day off to a great start while enjoying conversations like "Where was that?" that can only be found at a buffet.

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Gauche RIN is a 10-minute drive from onsen town, next to the cafe Gauche, which was also the setting for the movie Shiawase no Pan. It can accommodate one group per day and one person. You can rent the whole stylish house that stands on a quiet hilltop. Surrounded by vast fields and greenery, and beyond that the majestic Lake Toya... having this magnificent view all to yourself is the ultimate luxury. The two-story building has a bedroom, living room, and bathroom on the first floor, and a kitchen on the second floor. The interior is simple and free of unnecessary elements, decorated with high-quality decor.

It's like a dream to have this magnificent view all to yourself even in the bath...♩ There is also a shower booth separate from the spacious bathtub, so you can enjoy a comfortable bath time. All amenities are from "MARKS&WEB". There are also two types of bath salts, so you can enjoy a different scent every time you bathe.
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When you wake up early, go out to the wooden deck and take a deep breath of the crisp morning air. A calm lake, the chirping of birds, a pleasant breeze...I feel like I'm receiving a little bit of the power for tomorrow from these things. While you are here, please let go of what you are holding on to and release yourself as you are.

Lake Toya is full of attractions such as dynamic nature, high-quality onsen, and fresh local ingredients. If you are planning to visit, why not stay at a luxury hotel and enjoy its charm to the fullest? This is the only time you can enjoy the view of the lake as it changes depending on the season and time of day. It's sure to be a special trip that you'll reminisce about from time to time.