Toya Kanko Hotel

Cost per night¥5000 - ¥19,000 per person (depending on plan)
Check-in 14:00
Check-out10:00
Contact0142-75-2111
http://www.toyakanko.com/ for reservations
Restaurant Yes & bar facilities
Wi-fiYes
NotesOnsen available, souvenir shop, lake views
karaoke room, games room, banquet hall, smoking & non smoking rooms, western & Japanese rooms
Parking available
Location Located in Toyako Onsen on the southern side of Lake Toya
33 Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
049-5721


 

The foyer area

The Toya Kanko Hotel is located in the Toyaka Onsen district which is on the southern shore of Lake Toya and offers beautiful views over the lake. The Toya Kanko Hotel is one of the older hotels in this area and it also serves as a an onsen (hot spring) for guests and the public alike. The hotel has western and Japanese rooms to stay in. They offer ten different plans for guests depending on your style of stay. During the summer season Lake Toya is busiest so early reservations are best.


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Cooking-oriented planThis plan focuses on seasonal cooking such as 'Seasonal Wagyu (Nagomi)' which changes the menu every 3 months between spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Cheap planThis plan includes a set menu at the restaurant, plus a discount for the hot springs. A ¥1000 coupon is available for eating out on the town.
Plan with private bathThis plan is suitable for children and couples. This plan includes a private bath. You will need to reserve a time to use the bath via email or phone. Dinner is delivered in room.
Bedrock bathing planDinner depends on room. This plan includes a private bedrock bath. Reservation time needed.

Plan with sightseeing ticketThis plan includes tickets for tourist facilities and sightseeing spots nearby.
Plan for couplesDinner served in room. This plan is recommended for couples including private baths, cuisine.
Family plansDinner served in room. A popular plan for families. Reasonable price plus sightseeing ticket included.
Business trip or solo planPlans for business travelers and those traveling alone. Options include overnight breakfast and meal vouchers that allow you to eat in town.

Foyer area

All the rooms have a TV, refrigerator, bath, toilet with washing machine, air conditioning. The foyer has a souvenir shop which is open from 7:30 to 22:00 (until 21:30 in winter). This shop also sells items that can be used for the onsen. The hotel also has a karaoke and movie room, a restaurant “Lakeside” for guests, and a variety of banquet halls for functions. As the area is close to the volcano Mt. Usu the area is famous for its hot springs. Hotel Kanko has an onsen that can be used by guests as well as the public.

Panoramic outdoor bath13:00 - 10:00 (all night) Enjoy the views in this outdoor hot spring
Cave bath13:00 - 23:00 Indoor hot spring shaped into a cave formation. Includes sauna with TV
Open air private hot spring 13:00 - 24:30 ¥3000 for 50 minutes. Reservations only. get key from front desk before entering
Radium bedrock bath13:00 - 23:00 ¥1200 for 60 minutes. A bedrock bath does not use water, just lying on a floor with stones. Mixed for couples
Day trip bath for public7:00 - 10:00 (panoramic baths) ¥520 Adults ¥310 children
13:00 - 21:00 ¥720 Adults ¥410 children

*Private baths and bedrock bath can be used though fees apply

How to get to the hotel. Using JR train, from Sapporo station, take the Limited Express Hokuto/Super Hokuto (bound for Hakodate) and get off at Toya Station. It will take 1 hour and 50 minutes. From Chitose airport transfer at Minami Chitose Station and take the Limited Express Hokuto/Super Hokuto (bound for Hakodate), and get off at Toya Station. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. From JR Toya station take the Donan Bus (to Toyako Onsen). It takes approx. 25 minutes at ¥320, or it’s a 15 minute taxi ride.
The hotel does offer a shuttle service but need to contact them first.


By car, it is a 1 hour 50 minute drive on national route 230 from Sapporo. By bus, from Sapporo station take the Donan Bus (express) to Toyako Onsen via Nakayama Pass. The bus station is in front of Bic Camera at Sapporo station. The travel time is 2 hours and 40 minutes. One way is ¥2700, round trip will cost you ¥4790.



Rai Yumeto no Ie Onsen

Onsen Admission¥420 Adults
¥140 Children
¥70 Infants
Restaurant Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥600
Opening Hours10:00 - 20:30 April - October
10:00 - 19:00 November - March
ClosedTuesdays during July and August
Contact0142-66-7022
NotesParking available
Udon noodle restaurant
Busy during summer months
Location /
Getting There
Located on the east edge of Lake Toya, across from Nakatoya Hot Springs Campground
30-11 Nakatōya, Sōbetsu-chō, Usu-gun, Hokkaidō 052-0105

 


Udon Restaurant

The Rai Yumeto no Ie Onsen (meaning Dreamers House in English) is a small hot spring building located across from Nakatoya Hot Springs Campground. During the summer this onsen is a popular spot for the campers there. On the off season, its quieter and still a great place to freshen up, relax in the onsen waters, or to fill up on bowls of udon noodles at the restaurant there. The building itself has a rustic feel. The wood used to make this onsen comes from two hundred year old Finnish pine imported along the Siberian railroad and shipped across.


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Onsen foyer

The onsen has seven washrooms and is segregated. They also have hairdryers, shampoo, body soap available. Towels are also available to purchase and there is a massage machine that can be used. Everything to clean up and relax. There is a small udon restaurant in the building. Here you can order a variety of hot udon noodle dishes which will satisfy hungry customers. The onsen also has information and pamphlets on what to do around the Toya area, so it acts as a tourist site as well!



Takinoue Hotel Keikoku

Cost per night¥5,000 - ¥16,000 per person
Check-in 15:00
Check-out10:00
Contact0158-29-3399
Restaurant Yes
Wi-fiYes
NotesOnsen available
Souvenir shop
Smoking & non smoking rooms
Western & Japanese rooms
Parking space for 40 vehicles
Karaoke room available
Location 5 minutes past Takinoue town by car
Motomachi, Takinoue, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido 099-5604


Foyer

Takinoue Hotel Keikoku is a large hotel located just past the town of Takinoue. The hotel is located near all the sightseeing spots. Takinoue is busiest from May to June so it is recommended to reserve a room during these peak times. The rooms are both Western style and Japanese style, and some rooms are non smoking. Wi-fi is available in all rooms. There are various plans, and depending on the price, you can get dinner included with the room. Japanese cuisine and Western cuisine are both available, which come in standard or delicious deluxe meal. Breakfast is a Japanese style buffet.


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Izumi Bath House

Admission
(cost per person)
¥440 adult
¥160 children
Opening HoursAll day for guests
10:00 - 21:00 for day visitors
Closed8:30 - 10:00 (for cleaning)
NotesBody soap and shampoo provided
Face towel ¥100
Bath towel ¥200 (loan)

This small and relaxing onsen is perfect to sooth any aches and pains, or to just freshen up. The onsen is located on the ground floor past the reception. Visitors coming in for the day are more than welcome, which is especially convenient if you are staying at the Keikoku Park Camping Ground which is right by the hotel. The ticket machine for the onsen is next to the reception. Lockers are provided free of charge for valuables. The inside baths offer views over part of the Takinoue Gorge.

 


Forest Restaurant

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥800 - ¥1000
Opening Hours11:15 - 14:00
17:30 - 20:30 (last order at 20:00)
Closed-
NotesJapanese & Western dining

The Forest Restaurant is located across from the lobby of the hotel. There are windows overlooking the walking path of Takinoue Gorge making it a nice spot to have some lunch or dinner. This restaurant uses seasonal ingredients in their meals which are both Western and Japanese. They have hamburger patties, vegetables, chicken katsu, curries, and spaghetti. The Japanese menu has tempura, soba noodles, and ramen. This is a good spot to fuel up during the day.

 
Karaoke Rooms

Pricing Guide
(cost per hour)
¥1,080 : 10:00 to 13:00
¥1,620 : 13:00 to 18:00
¥2,160 : 18:00 to 23:00

If you are into karaoke, then Takinoue Hotel Keikoku offers this service. There are karaoke rooms to hire for friends and family. They have the latest songs on their karaoke machine. The hotel also has snacks and finger food that can be ordered. Drinks, too, are also available.

 
    

Nice views from the rooms

Apart from the onsen, restaurant, and the karaoke rooms, there is a souvenir shop which is also located in the lobby. They not only have herbs (which is what Takinoue is famous for), but they also have goods made from local materials, chopping boards and serve ware for example. The souvenir shop ‘Forest Shop’ is open from 7:00 to 21:00. There is plenty to see and do while in Takinoue. There is the Takinoue City Museum, which is directly across from the hotel, as is the Kaori No Sato Herb Garden down the road. The hotel is only a five minute drive from Takinoue Park Shibazakura Festival, which is a must see!



Matsunoyu Ryokan Onsen

Matsunoyu Ryokan

Standard rate
(1 person)
Onsen only: Adults ¥650. Children ¥300
Overnight stay (including dinner): ¥7170 - ¥14,190
Short day pass (including meal): ¥3650 - ¥5300
*Tax included
Opening HoursFor day visit 9: 00 - 22: 00 (last reception) 23: 00 (closed)
Closed-
Contact011-596-2131
info@matsunoyu.co.jp
Rooms10 Japanese style rooms
Credit cards acceptedVISA, MASTER, NICOS, JCB, UC, Diners, SAISON
NotesRestaurant
Wheelchair access
Wifi available
Free parking
Electric car charging location
Location /
Getting There
Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Koganei 24

45 minute drive from Sapporo
50 minutes from JR Sapporo station bound for Jozankei Onsen
50 minutes by bus from Sapporo station to Toyohira Gorge hot spring.
30 minutes by bus from Makomanai Subway Station to Jozankei Onsen
Get off at Kogane hot springs bus stop and walk 5 minutes on foot


Tempura and Udon noodle set

Matsunoya Ryokan is a pleasant onsen located on Toyohira river up in the mountains near Jozankei. This onsen gets its water from the base of Mt. Koranuma and contains rich minerals to sooth the body. For those dropping in for an hour or two, the onsen has a (gender separated) indoor and outdoor bath that overlooks Toyohira river and is a great place to relax. The restaurant here serves up delicious meals using Hokkaido ingredients, including wild vegetables that have a fresh seasonal taste. There is also a souvenir shop, a game corner, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.


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Restaurant area

For those wishing to stay for a night or longer there are 10 Japanese style rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned, and dinner and breakfast is included and is served in the guestrooms. With meals, depending on the price, the bigger the course. Robes (Japanese Cotton Kimono) are supplied as well as a toothbrush set, body towel, bath towel, and a refrigerator. Wifi and LAN cables are provided in each room. The capacity for the hotel is 40 people, so reservations are recommended. There is a small cancellation fee.


To drive to the Onsen, there is free parking for up to 70 cars. It will take 45 minutes from central Sapporo, buses are available. There is a lot to see around this area, as it is only a 10 minute drive from Jozankei. Across from Matsunoyu Ryokan Onsen is the Sapporo Ainu Culture Promotion Center. The area is a nice spot to walk around, especially during the autumn.