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 very complete hot spring facilities. At the large onsen bath "Tsuki no Yu", you can enjoy a steam sauna equipped with Metos' heater "ZIEL". There is also an infinity open-air bath, a luxurious open-air bath with a view of the spectacular garden, and a cold bath using water from Lake Toya...you can visit the hot springs to your heart's content. It's irresistible for onsen lovers.
The spacious, modern rooms are warmly decorated. It will heal the tiredness of your trip. When I look out the window, I can see the fantastic scenery of Lake Toya, and I feel satisfied. It is the moment when I am convinced that I have come to a wonderful destination.
The large public bath "Hoshi no Yu" on the top floor of the hotel also has a spectacular view. The infinity open-air bath with Lake Toya at your fingertips promises to free your mind. There are also a wide variety of other baths to choose from, including a reclining bath, a tub bath, a sleeping bath, an indoor bath, and a waist-high bath.
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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 Lake No Sumika," which we will introduce later, and is a casual hotel with a wide variety of room types. It is a good value accommodation that meets the needs of different types of travelers. The spectacular view from the spacious lobby is overwhelming. In addition, the beautifully-looking sweets at the extensive Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet are also a hot topic.
The open-air bath is an infinity bath with no noticeable boundaries, allowing you to fully enjoy the feeling of being one 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.
At this hotel, the pool attraction "Water Land" is gaining popularity. It is available all year round, so please enjoy it with your family, group, or couple. There is also a wave pool, which is rare in Hokkaido, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of a tropical island.
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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.
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."
The sukiya-style hot onsen "Yamasen" is full of Japanese atmosphere. Looking at the green garden through the steam, you will be able to breathe a sigh of happiness as you slowly soak in the hot water up to your shoulders.
This hotel offers two stay styles: "Premier Style," which offers suite rooms, and "Casual Style," which is for casual travelers. From the rooms with lakeside views, you can have Lake Toya all to yourself. The rooms are decorated with high-quality fabrics, giving you an elegant feel. If you're planning a luxurious trip, this is a hotel you'll want to stay at.
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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)
We Hotel Toya, located in Lake Toya, is a hotel designed by world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. It's very stylish, yet has a modern feel with the warmth of wood throughout. It's so gorgeous that every room has an open-air bath made of cypress that overlooks Lake Toya from the balcony.
EZO Cuisine is a restaurant that is artistic in every corner. The concept is "delicious local bounty". We use a lot of ingredients from Hokkaido and cook to bring out their charm to the fullest. The combination of the outside scenery and the stylish space will get you excited.
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.
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We Hotel Toya
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 293-1 Toyacho, Toyakocho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
- 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 fully enjoy Lake Toya, be sure to visit the panoramic open-air TENQOO on the top floor. The excitement of your trip will be at its peak as the surface of the lake and onsen look like they have become one! It feels especially good on sunny days. You can see Lake Toya, Nakajima, and Mt. Yotei right in front of your eyes, and you'll want to gaze at them 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 and freshly cooked food. They serve Japanese banquet meals that change with the seasons, so you can experience Toya beef, a gift from Hokkaido. Even women who are particular about gourmet food will be very satisfied with the dishes that are packed with the skills of the artisans. Dinner requires reservations at least three days in advance, so don't forget to make your reservation early.
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The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika
Hokkaido /Lake Toya/Resort Hotel
- address
- 7-1 Hokkaido Onsen, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-onsen
- access
- About 20 minutes by car from JR Toya Station
As soon as you check in at "Toya Kohantei," you will be greeted by the spectacular view of Lake Toya. The elegant lobby will leave an impression on you. The view from here is very open, and you can see Nakajima floating in Lake Toya, and even Mt. Yotei on clear days.
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 that will pique your curiosity. Where should I view Lake Toya? Another way to enjoy an open-air bath is to find your own spectacular view point. Enjoy the extraordinary experience of a travel destination where you can enjoy onsen and spectacular views all at once.
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Toya Kohantei
Hokkaido / ryokan
- 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
` 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.
The open-air garden bath with a panoramic view of Lake Toya offers a sense of openness that will make your daily stress disappear. The spring quality is a weak salt spring that is the same as the source. There is also a sauna, so you can wash away your sweat and feel refreshed.
The hotel has fishing rights, so you can enjoy freshly caught seafood to your heart's content. In addition to seafood from Lake Toya and Funka Bay, please fill yourself with luxurious dishes that make use of home-grown vegetables.
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Toyako Onsen Hokkai Hotel
Hokkaido / ryokan
- 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 /
"Yutorelo Toyako" is located close to the source of onsen. The "Japanese-style Twin Bed" has a modern Japanese interior, allowing you to relax casually. It is attractive that you can choose a room to suit various travel styles, such as a relaxing Japanese-style room or a Western-style Japanese-style room that can accommodate up to 6 people!
Enjoy high-quality onsen flowing directly from the source. In addition to the spacious public bath, the open-air bath also has a relaxing and open feeling, so you can take a break. Although you can't see the superb view, you can fully enjoy the bubbling onsen.
Breakfast is a buffet centered on Japanese side dishes, and there are a variety of dishes to choose from, including steamed vegetables made with local vegetables, freshly made tamagoyaki eggs, and Yutorelo Toyako special dashi drink.
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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
Next up is an inn located in the middle of onsen Town. Although most of the rooms are on the lakeside side, there are a variety of reasonably priced accommodation plans, and the Japanese-style rooms feature a somewhat relaxing feel. There are also unique types of baths, so you can have a completely different experience.
In addition to the large panoramic bath overlooking the lake, the hotel also offers a private hot spring with an open-air onsen (fees apply) and a radium bedrock bath. There is also a rare cave bath in the basement, which is a facility that Toya Kanko Hotel is proud of. It has a unique impact, like a hidden 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 baths.
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The natural onsen open-air bath will liven up your travel spirit. Please relax and enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons to your heart's content. When you get out of the bath, the blood circulation throughout your body improves and you feel warm and warm. You'll definitely be able to sleep soundly at night.
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onsen Kanko Hotel
Hokkaido / ryokan
- 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
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 ◎
Detailed information
Hotel Premium Lake Toya
Hokkaido /Resort Hotel
- 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!