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.



Toya Classic Car Gallery

AdmissionFree
Opening Hours9:00 - 17:00
ClosedTuesdays
Contact014-275-3088
NotesAccess from Smile Garden Cafe
Location /
Getting There
Southern edge of Lake Toya. Located in central Toya Onsen district.
35-17 Tōyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5721

 

Cadillac Fleetwood V12

Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Porches. Not what you might expect to see while down at the scenic lake of Toya. On the southern edge of Lake Toya, there is a small town known as Toyako Onsen. This area has hot springs, hotels, and restaurants. Here, on the main street that runs through Toyako Onsen, you can find the Toya Classic Car Gallery. As the gallery faces the street, you can peer in and see some great cars. Whether replicas or the real deal, you don’t have to be a car enthusiast to enjoy the beauty and care that has obviously gone into these cars.


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The 1987 Ferrari Testarossa

The car gallery is free to get in. Finding your way in may seem tricky as there is no obvious entrance. To actually get into the showroom you will need to enter the large white building next door, and head into the Smile Garden Cafe. The staff here will direct you to the entrance which is on the left hand side at the back. Once in, you are free to wander around and take a look at automobiles here. You can see a 1974 Morgan, a lovely 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1965 Triumph TR series, a Porsche 356, the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa, and a 1961 Mercedes Benz to name a few.



Mt. Usu

General AdmissionRopeway
¥1600 - Adults
¥800 - Children
Opening Hours8:30 - 17:00
(During winter, the ropeway stops 1 hour earlier)
Closed-
Contact0142-75-2401
Notes400 car parking spots : ¥500
40 bus parking spots : ¥2000
40 minutes to Usu Observation deck
Restaurants and shops at bottom of ropeway
Location /
Getting There
From JR Toyako station, take the Donan Bus bound for Toyako Onsen. (15 min.)
Get off at the Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal. Change buses to Showa Shinzan and get off at last stop (15 min.)
*No bus service to Showa Shinzan in winter.

2 and a half hour drive from Sapporo city.
184-5 Aza Showa Shinzan, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 052-0102

 


The ropeway up overlooking Shōwa-Shinzan

Mount Usu is an active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Since 1900, it has erupted a total of four times. In 1910, in 1944 which created Shōwa-Shinzan, in 1977, and as recent as March, 2000. Mt. Usu is formed on the southern rim of the caldera which contains Lake Toya. Mount Usu and Shōwa-Shinzan are major tourist attractions in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The best way to see the Shōwa-Shinzan peak and Mt. Usu is to take the cable car to the top. From here, it is a 10 minute walk to the viewing platform offering views looking down over Lake Toya, Shōwa-Shinzan, and the towns of Date and Toyako.


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Path along the basin crater

The car park to get to the ropeway is just off Lake Toya. From here you can take the ropeway up. It takes about thirty minutes to get to the Observation Deck via the ropeway and after a short walk. If you want to explore further, there is a path that leads further down into, and around, the Usu Crater Basin. It is a nice hike along the path, though it will take an extra hour heading down and back. It is a long flight of stairs down to the path along the craters edge, so bring some water! The path around has some stunning views along the coast. Inside and outside the crater you can see the volcanic steam vents coming through the surface.




Volcano Village

After taking in some spectacular views, you can make your way back to the ropeway and head down to the “Volcano Village” next to the car park, which lies at the bottom of Mt. Usu and Shōwa-Shinzan. Here you can find a half dozen restaurants, toilet facilities, souvenir shops, and information centers, and a museum. The Information center has information on what to explore in the area. There is also an eruption experience room using sounds and images. There is also a theater with a film on the history of Mt. Usu. The gallery, here too, has panels with images on the area.


Restaurant Funka-tei9:00 - 15:00Soba noodle and curry restaurant
Volcano Ramen10:00 - 15:00Ramen noodle shop
Village Store
Shopping
9:00 - 18:00 Summer
9:00 - 16:00 Winter
Souvenir Shops
Hinokuniya
Honpo Shopping
9:00 - 19:00 Summer
9:00 - 16:00 Winter
Souvenir Shops



Toya Marine Boat Rental

Toya Marine Boat Rental lake toya

Pricing Guide
Swan boat with engine
¥2500 - 20 minutes
¥3000 - 30 minutes
Swan boat
¥1500 - 30 minutes
Pedal boat
¥1200 - 20 minutes
Rowboat
¥1000 - 60 minutes
Speedboat lake tour
¥1800 per adult
¥600 per child (ages 6 to 12)
Opening Hours8:00 - 17:00
Closed-
Contact0142-75-3467
http://toyamarine.com/
NotesFishing boats available to rent
Boat tours available
Location /
Getting There
Southern coast of Lake Toya
〒 052-0103 Hokkaidō, Usu-gun, Sōbetsu-chō, Sōbetsuonsen, 62 Sonmyo Onsen 62



Swan paddle boats

Located on the southern shores of Lake Toya, there are a couple of places to rent some boats so you can not only enjoy the views from the shore, but from on the lake itself. There are a few options on which watercraft to get. Starting with the cheapest, there is the rowboat which is for two people, where you can take it easy at a slow place. Next is an old style pedal boat (if you don’t feel like rowing), which has a capacity of two people. For groups of four, there is the swan paddle boat, which is fun for the whole family! Lastly, if you feel like taking it easy, there is a motor powered swan boat. The engine is only two horsepower, so no license is necessary.


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Rental booth

Of course, if you want to see more of the lake, then there are speedboats that are available to take a tour with from April to November. There are seats for nine or twelve people, and the tour will take you around Nakajima island in the middle offering some great lake views. There are a couple of different courses that are available. Jet skis are also available for hire though a license is needed. If you are interested in fishing, there are also fishing boats that can be rented for the day.


If you want a nice relaxing day and want to go fishing, then there are plenty of fish in the lake. Lake Toya has brown trout, rainbow trout, carp, to name a few. These fish can also be found in the adjoining rivers. What better way then to spend the day on the lake, taking in the scenery and enjoying the clear waters. For boats with engines, a boat license is needed. Reservations are required.


Pricing Guide
Yamaha 14ft
¥9,500 - full day
¥5,500 - half day
Yamaha 16ft
¥10,500 - full day
¥6,500 - half day
Rental Hours4:00 - 19:00
ClosedWinter (December to March)
Contact0142-75-3467
http://toyamarine.com/