11 Best Hotels with a Spectacular View of Lake Toya from an Outdoor Bath!
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Hokkaido is a tourist destination with a vast natural beauty. Among them, Lake Toya, a typical resort area, has been gaining popularity in recent years for its heart-warming scenery where the calm surface of the lake blends with the sky. Soak in the hot water, relax your whole body, and soothe your soul with the scenery of nature...This is the perfect destination for girls who work hard every day. In this article, we have collected unique inns, such as inns where you can enjoy both onsen and spectacular views, and stylish designer hotels with swimming pools. Why not spend an impressive time at a lakeside hotel?
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The Toyako area is one of Hokkaido leading tourist spots. Lake Toya is relatively easy to access, taking about an hour and a half by car (if using the expressway) from New Chitose Airport. Lake Toya has an island floating in the middle, and when viewed from above, it looks like a donut. It is one of the top ten largest lakes in Japan, and is also known for its high-quality onsen. The scenery changes with the seasons, giving you a true sense of the workings of nature.
Whether you are traveling alone or traveling with girls, the highlight of your trip to Lake Toya is the spectacular open-air bath! You will feel a sense of unity with nature while your body warms up, giving you a deep healing effect. Enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake and the refreshing breeze on your cheeks. This time, I would like to introduce recommended inns with open-air baths with spectacular views in the Lake Toya area.
In this article, we have collected such hotels!
"Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace" is a hotel with a very complete hot bath facility. onsen bath "Tsuki no Yu" has a steam sauna directly imported from Finland. There are also infinity open-air baths, luxurious open-air baths with a view of the garden, open-air baths that use the water of Lake Toya, and so on. It is irresistible for onsen lovers.
The view from the large public bath "Hoshi no Yu" on the top floor of the hotel is also great. The infinity open-air bath with a view of Lake Toya promises a relaxing time. There is also a wide variety of baths, and you can enjoy lying down baths, tsubo baths, lying baths, indoor baths, and sitting baths.
Detailed information
Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 21 Hokkaido Onsen, Toyako-machi, Abuta-onsen
- access
- From JR Muroran Main Line "Toya Station", take the Donan Bus "To onsen" and get off at "Chuo-dori" stop.
This is the main building of "The Lake Suite Konosumika" introduced earlier, and it is a casual hotel with many variations of accommodation plans and room types. This is a cost-effective inn that meets the needs of each type of traveler. The view from the spacious lobby is spectacular. In addition, about 60 types of Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffets are popular for their beautiful sweets.
The open-air bath is an infinity bath where the boundaries are not noticeable, so you can fully enjoy the sense of unity with Lake Toya. There is also a lounge where you can take a break after taking a bath, and of course there are terrace seats facing the lake. Even if you don't like long baths, you can relax here and watch the sunset. If you're a girl who likes to drink, enjoying a beer after a bath on the terrace is one of the real pleasures of traveling.
Detailed information
Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 7-1 Hokkaido Onsen, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-onsen
- access
- 20 minutes from Hokkaido Expressway Date IC. 10 minutes from Abuta Toyako IC.
Next is an inn in the middle of onsen town. Although all rooms are on the lakeside side, there are plenty of reasonable accommodation plans, and it is characterized by some rooms that can be used for riders' touring. There are also different kinds of baths, so you can have a different experience.
There is a rare cave bath in the basement, and it is a facility that "Toya Kanko Hotel" is proud of. It has a unique impact like a secluded hot spring. There is also a bedrock bath that uses natural radium ore, so if you want to sweat a lot, be sure to stop by. You can enjoy a refreshing feeling that is different from the bath.
The open-air bath with free-flowing natural onsen will excite your travel mood. Enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons to your heart's content. When you get out of the bath, the blood circulation of your whole body will improve and you will feel warm. You will surely be able to sleep soundly at night.
Official details
onsen Kanko Hotel
Hokkaido / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,910
- address
- 33 Hokkaido Onsen, Toyako-machi, Abuta onsen
- access
- 20 minutes by car from Toya Station 8 minutes by car from Abuta Toyako IC, 30 minutes from Date IC
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Towering on a hill overlooking Lake Toya, the view from various parts of the hotel is outstanding! If the conditions are right, you can meet a beautiful sea of clouds like a dream. This hotel, which was the venue for the Toyako Summit in 2008, has a track record of winning 5 stars, and is a hotel with a spirit of hospitality that is true to its concept of "a hotel that you will want to visit again."
There are two plans at this hotel: "Premier Style" where you can use a suite room, and "Casual Style" for casual travel. You can have Lake Toya all to yourself from the lakeside view guest rooms and suite bathrooms. The guest rooms are decorated with high-quality fabrics, giving you an elegant feeling. If you're planning a celebrity trip, this is the hotel you'll want to stay at.
Detailed information
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- Hokkaido Shimizu, Toyako Town, Abuta-gun
- access
- About 2 hours by car from New Chitose Airport to the hotel / About 1 hour and 20 minutes by JR *Shuttle bus from "Toya Station" (reservation required, free of charge)
This is the zelkova guest room open-air bath. If your trip emphasizes a sense of privacy, this kind of bath is highly recommended. It's not onsen, but it's enough to soothe your tiredness, and it seems that the daily worries will melt away before you know it. Also, if you want to enjoy onsen, please go to the public bath. You can see the superb view of Lake Toya from both the indoor bath and the open-air bath. It's nice to be able to use it according to your preference.
Detailed information
We Hotel Toya
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 293-1 Toya-cho, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun
- access
- About 30 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Toya Station. About 2 hours from Sapporo on Route 230.
"The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort", which has a modern Japanese space, exudes a sophisticated beauty that makes you feel as if you have wandered into a gallery for a moment. From the moment you set foot in for check-in, you'll be in awe. There is nothing to block the sunrise and sunset from the lobby, so you can enjoy a moving scene.
The restaurant where you can enjoy the view is very popular. The changing seasons seen from the floor-to-ceiling windows are just like a painting. How wonderful it is to see the sunset from here... It really intrigues me. The dishes change four times a year, depending on the season, so there are many repeat customers who visit each time the season changes.
If you want to thoroughly enjoy Lake Toya, please try to enter the "Panorama Sky Open-air Bath TENQOO" on the top floor. The surface of the lake and onsen seem to have become one, and the tension of the trip is at its peak! Especially on sunny days, it feels exceptionally comfortable. You can see Lake Toya, Nakajima, and Mt. Yotei in front of you, and you will want to look at it forever.
Detailed information
The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 29-1 Hokkaido Onsen, Toyako-cho, onsen
- access
- 15 minutes by car from JR Toya Station
"The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika" is a luxury resort hotel with all 80 rooms with open-air baths, based on the concept of "living in Lake Toya." If you look outside from your beautifully furnished room, you can enjoy the changing seasons and the beauty of the lake surface. Just sitting by the window will wash your mind and bring you silence.
The open-air onsen spring bath is characterized by its three-tiered terraced rice paddy design that maximizes the sense of unity with the lake. It looks like it's protruding into the air toward the lake, so you'll feel like you're floating in the air...! When the weather is nice, the natural planetarium spreads across the night sky and is sure to make your heart beat.
"The Toya" is a restaurant that focuses on locally produced, locally consumed and freshly prepared dishes. We offer Japanese kaiseki cuisine that changes with the seasons, so you can enjoy Hokkaido 's blessings, such as Toya beef and scallops from Funka Bay. Even girls who are particular about gourmet food will be very satisfied with the dishes packed with artisanal skills.
Detailed information
The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika (Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa Annex)
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 7-1 Hokkaido Onsen, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-onsen
- access
- About 20 minutes by car from JR Toya Station
This hotel is unique in that it also has a footbath that can only be used by hotel guests. Warming up your body with a quick footbath before entering the bath can be a refreshing experience. In addition to the footbath, there is also a handbath near the entrance, so you can always relax and refresh yourself.
The secret to its popularity is the wide variety of open-air baths. There are various bathtubs, such as small wooden ones and turtle-like ones, which arouse my curiosity. Where should I look at Lake Toya? Finding your own scenic point is a unique way to enjoy an open-air bath. Enjoy an extraordinary experience that you can only find at a travel destination, where you can enjoy onsen and superb views all at once.
Official details
Toya Kohantei
Hokkaido / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,486
- address
- 7-8 Hokkaido Onsen, Toyako-machi, onsen
- access
- Fixed-route bus or taxi from JR Muroran Main Line Toya Station Free shuttle bus operates daily from JR Sapporo Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
` Toyako Onsen Hokkai Hotel'' is a Japanese-style ryokan where you can see Lake Toya from the guest rooms. This is a calm inn with 30 rooms in a quiet area away from the onsen town. The colorful orchids displayed in the greenhouse on the rooftop and along the walkways inside the building will brighten your heart.
Official details
Toyako Onsen Hokkai Hotel
Hokkaido / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,750
- address
- 147 Hokkaido Onsen, Toyako-machi, onsen
- access
- About 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport / About 2 hours by car from Sapporo via Nakayama Pass /
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Yutorelo Toyako is the closest to the source of onsen. The "Japanese style twin room" is a modern Japanese interior where you can relax casually. It is attractive that you can choose a room according to various travel styles, such as a room where you can stay with your dog and a western-style room that can accommodate up to 6 people!
Detailed information
Yutorelo Toyako
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/ ryokan
- address
- 78 Hokkaido Onsen, Toyako-machi, Abuta onsen
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Toya Station Approximately 10 minutes from Abuta-Toyako IC
All rooms have lake view. "Hotel Premium Lake Toya" where you can enjoy a peaceful stay with a beautiful view of Lake Toya. All rooms have cypress baths with free-flowing hot spring water, so you can relax and enjoy a hot bath without worrying about others. Please enjoy your trip with a relaxed feeling as if you came to a villa.
A large onsen bath where Lake Toya, which changes its expression depending on the season, spreads out in front of you. It's not an open-air bath, but the view from the large glass window on one side will soothe your worries. There is not only a large bathtub, but also a jacuzzi bath and a sauna, so let's heal your daily fatigue ◎
Official details
Hotel Premium Lake Toya
Hokkaido /Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 33,000
- address
- 212-3 Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, onsen Hokkaido
- access
- 10 minutes by car from JR Toya Station
Photogenic Lake Toya registered as one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots. The time to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the open-air bath is the ultimate relaxation time. When you get away from work and daily life and entrust yourself to the beauty of nature, tense nerves will relax and your breathing will naturally become deeper. Let's realize a healing journey that fills every corner of the body with fresh air at Lake Toya!