Tag: Toyako
Pension Ohno
Cost per night | ¥5000 - ¥9800 per person (depending on plan) |
Check-in | 15:00 |
Check-out | 10:00 |
Contact | 0142-75-4128 http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~p-ohno/index.html |
Restaurant | Yes |
Wi-fi | Yes |
Notes | Onsen available, lake views, credit card accepted Western style rooms with bath, toilet, TV, refrigerator and air conditioning. Parking available 30 cars |
Location | Located in Toyako Onsen on the southern side of Lake Toya 56-2 Sobetsuonsen, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0103 |
Lake Toya is a beautiful area that is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer, where you can really enjoy the water and the serenity of the lake. Pension Ohno is a large guest house that is open all year, where you can enjoy comfortable surroundings on the southern edge of the lake. The two story pension has seven twin rooms, and three triple rooms to accommodate up to twenty three guests. There is a nice restaurant on the premises that caters for forty people. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:00 (though can be served later on request). Dinner is served from 18:00 to 20:00.
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There is also Japanese style banquet hall which can be used for twenty people. During the warm summer months, for some outdoor feasting, there is a large BBQ area to use and enjoy. High-speed wireless LAN can be used free of charge in all guest rooms. After enjoy the sights and activities of the lake and the surrounding area, there is a relaxing onsen (hot spring bath) that can be used to dip and unwind. The best way to get to the pension is by rent a car. From Sapporo its a 2 hour drive over Nakayama pass along route 230. From Chitose Airport its a 1 hour and 40 minute drive via the Hokkaido Expressway. And from the Rusutsu Ski fields its about a 30 minute drive. Alternatively, you can take the Donan Bus from Sapporo station which takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.
No meal plan | ¥5000 - ¥6000 |
B&B plan | ¥5800 - ¥6800 Japanese breakfast (western style available on request) |
Half board plan | ¥8300 - ¥9800 Breakfast plus a Japanese-Western dinner made with locally-grown ingredients. Customers using this plan are requested to arrive by 19:30 at the restaurant. |
Sobetsu Waterfall
Admission | Free |
Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
Contact | - |
Notes | Sightseeing spot , parking available, short walking trail |
Location / Getting There | 12 minute drive from Toyako Onsen on the southern edge of Lake Toya Takinomachi, Machi Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0101 |
Sobetsu Waterfall can be found on the southern edge of Lake Toya. It is a beautiful waterfall, where you can take a nice walk to its base. You can get some great photos and experience the waterfall up close. To get to the waterfall you need to follow the road down on route 2 keeping Sobetsu river on your left (coming from Toyako Onsen). At the bottom of the hill, make a U-turn and cross over the river and follow the small road keeping the river on your left. There will be parking on the left hand side. Once parked, simply follow the winding path until you reach the waterfall.
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The walk to the waterfall is a nice stroll and it takes about 8 minutes to get there. On the way you can enjoy the flowing stream and the surrounding trees creating a picturesque scene. The path crosses over the river twice over small bridges. On the way to the falls you can also find a small Buddhist Shrine on the left. With the falls in the background, this small shrine is also a good spot to get some photos. The path reaches a small wooden viewing platform about 10 metres from the falls. This wooden platform can get slippery so make sure you hold on to the rail. Sobetsu Waterfall is a beautiful spot to visit.
Funsui Hiroba Fountain Square
Admission | Free admission |
Opening Hours | All day |
Closed | - |
Contact | 0142-75-2446 |
Notes | Walking esplanade, foot spas, ferry point, photo spot, fireworks viewing point |
Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, between the lake and the hotels 049-5721 Hokkaido, Abuta-gun, Toyako, Tōyakoonsen, Route 2 |
The Funsui Hiroba Park (also known as Fountain Square), acts as a park for kids to play in, and also as a boardwalk that hugs the southern shore of Lake Toya. From the park, the path runs along the lake for about 500 meters. The park is dotted with splendid statues, and during the evening it is where you can view the Lake Toya firework display that is held nightly throughout the whole summer and autumn (from the end of April to the end of October). Along the path, there are plenty of places to stop and admire the lake.
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As the path can take you on a long stroll, there is a place along the way to rest those weary feet. There is a small foot bath, the ‘Toron Foot Spa’ where you can take a seat, bathe your feet in the hot spring and take in the views of the lake. The footbath is free to use. It is also, along this road, you can take the ferry to the inner island of Lake Toya, known as ‘Nakanoshima’. The ferry makes the short journey across every thirty minutes. There is also a boat rental spot on the waters edge if you feel like exploring the lake a little further.
Tomiyama Wine Shop
Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:30 |
Closed | – |
Contact | - |
Notes | Local wine & spirits store |
Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, in the Toyako Onsen district 65 Tōyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
The Toyako Onsen district is famous for its onsens (hot springs), and its beautiful views of Lake Toya. Lake Toya is a popular spot for tourists and there are plenty of places to buy souvenirs. When it comes to buying something alcoholic to savor, then this is a nice little shop to check out. If you are looking for some good local wine, then you can find Tomiyama Wine Shop, a small local liquor store that is located on the main street that runs through the middle of town. It’s run by one of the locals and has been in the town for a long time. It is here you can walk among the spirits and wines and peruse at your leisure.
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There are other souvenir spots to pick up a treat in town, such as Select 108, which also has local wines among other things. But there is something nice about getting down to the roots of a small town, finding not only locally produced wines, but also Japanese sake, and other locally produced spirits. The Tomiyama Wine Shop also sells plum wine, known as ‘Umeshu’, which is a delicious drink. It has a sweet and sour flavor with a fruity aroma and is worth a purchase. If you are looking for something with more of a heated bite, then the wine shop also has Japanese whiskeys, as well as overseas brands.
Tōyako Echigoya
Opening Hours | 9:00 - 20:30 |
Closed | – |
Contact | 0142-75-2158 http://toyako-bokutou.com/ |
Notes | Souvenir store and local goods store Tax free |
Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, along the central street through Toyako Onsen district. 71 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Located across from the Hotel Lakeside Terrace, Tōyako Echigoya is a large store excelling in Japanese products. The store is tax free and is popular for tourists and locals alike to admire the handiwork, and to possibly pick up a souvenir while in the Lake Toya district. The shop sells items relating to Hokkaido and Lake Toya. They have been handling and selling souvenirs and they have something for any occasion. A lot of their goods are beautiful wood carvings such as bear carvings, and Ainu goods.
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They also specialize in ‘Bokken’ which is a wooden Japanese sword. For thirty years, Tōyako Echigoya has had experienced skilled craftsmen engraving these swords in the shop. There are many different sizes to choose from. The prices of these swords range from ¥3000 to ¥20,000. Other items include confectionary, t-shirts, handbags, and Japanese style teapots and cooking items. Everyday products can also be found here. The second floor of the building has a sweets and toy cafe.
Select 108
Opening Hours | 7:00 - 22:00 9:00 - 18:00 Coffee shop |
Closed | – |
Contact | – |
Notes | Souvenir store and coffee shop |
Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya. Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Select 108 is a very large and new shopping area located on the main street in the suburb of Toyaka Onsen. It is a spacious area that is on the ground floor. The select shop gathers selected items from all around Hokkaido and it is here you can find some fantastic souvenirs and gifts to take home with you. Many of the items here are beautifully crafted, whether from stone, clay, ceramics, glass or wood. These pieces are well presented for the shopper to take a stroll through store and peruse at leisure.
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Among the ornaments and crafts, Select 108 also sells clothing. Here you can find some great Japanese ‘yukatas’ (casual style of a kimono, usually worn during the summer and at onsen hotels). They also sell some fantastic wines, sweets and other snacks that are home to Hokkaido. Select 108 also has a small cafe on its premises, with plenty of outside seating in which to enjoy a cup coffee, or one of their delicious cakes. After shopping, there is a nice restaurant across the road, Toya Arts & Crafts that you can have a nice lunch.