2025 Toyako Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 #Toya Lake 🛳️Daytime: Take a leisurely walk around Lake Toya When arriving at Lake Toya, the first feeling is - super vast + super healing. The lake is huge and calm, surrounded by mountains. It is really comfortable to walk by the lake. This time I walked in the Toyako Onsen area, where there are several scenic spots that you can easily walk to: 1. Strolling around Lake Toya Hot Spring Town There is a whole row of hot spring hotels and coffee shops by the lake, as well as some cute little statues scattered along the lakeside. It is very pleasant to take pictures while walking. Walking along the lake, you will also see small shrines such as "Ukimido", which is also suitable for taking literary photos. 2. Ukimido (small shrine) A small shrine standing by the lake, very small but full of atmosphere. The background of the photo is the entire lake, the picture is super beautiful! 3. Footbath Experience There are several free foot baths by the lake. You can soak your feet when you are tired. It is really enjoyable. While soaking my feet and watching the lake surface shimmering slightly, I completely turned on the empty space mode. ⸻ 🎆Highlight of the night: Lake Toya Fireworks Festival From the end of April to the end of October, fireworks will be set off on the lake at 8:30 every night! (Almost every day) And the fireworks are not concentrated in one place. The fireworks boat will move slowly on the lake, setting off fireworks all the way along the hot spring street, so no matter which hotel you stay in, you can probably see it! My suggestions are: • If you stay in a lake view room, you can watch the lake directly from the balcony. It's super chill~ • If you stay in a regular room, it is recommended to go out around 8:20, walk to the lakeside and find a comfortable place to sit and wait. I stayed at a hot spring hotel by the lake that day, and went for a walk by the lake at around 8 o'clock. The weather was just right, and the entire lake was reflecting the light of the fireworks, which was super beautiful. There were also small boats sailing slowly by, and the whole scene was like an animation. The fireworks didn’t last too long, only about 20 minutes, but because the lake was so wide, the effect was very dreamy.

Hotel: The Lake Suite Ko No Sumika Address: 7-1 Lake Toya Onsen, Shogaki-cho, Ariju-gun, Hokkaido, Japan Features: - All rooms face Lake Toya for beautiful views!! ️ - All rooms have private open-air hot springs and balconies😍 - Public open-air bath and large bath Located on the eighth floor of the highest floor, it is an infinity bath with a view of Mount Sheep Hoof (known as: Hokkaido Little Fuji 🤣) - One night two meals, both meals are buffet, super rich!! ️ Breakfast can also eat salmon roe, homemade seafood bowl😋 - Check-in lobby has a mini bar, serving juices, soft drinks, beer drinks and snacks, great🤩 - In summer, there is a fireworks festival, enjoy the fireworks in your room😍 traffic: - Self-drive is recommended for longer stays at the hotel - The hotel also arranges a free shuttle bus for non-self-driving travelers, but reservations are required in advance, shuttle at Odori Park, which is very convenient. 秘️ Remember to book 90 days in advance to enjoy the early bird discount Reference price for one night two meals: 💰About HK1,900/night in early March 2024 💰About HK2,500/night in early December 2024 But it’s well worth it🤩🤩🤩 秘️ This hotel is very popular, often Full Booking🥹 early booking Recommend to friends who go to Hokkaido, be sure to stay one night for this hotel!! ️ It can definitely make you relax and add an unforgettable addition to your journey 😍😍😍 (I have to stay overnight every time I go to Hokkaido...you know how awesome it is 😏😏😏) #March Good Places 2025 #Hot Springs #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Travel #Hokkaido Accommodation #Hokkaido Hotels #Lake Toya #Toya Lake Hot Springs #Hokkaido Lake Toya Accommodation Recommendations

Dreaming of a hassle-free trip to Japan? Look no further! Here's a super detailed 7-day itinerary, complete with 24-hour airport transfer service and a dedicated 1-on-1 concierge to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. -------------------- 🌸Itinerary at a Glance: 7-Day Hokkaido, Japan Tour🌸 DAY 1: ✈️Arrival in Hokkaido—Vacation Mode Activated🏖️ Enjoy 24-hour airport transfer and dedicated 1-on-1 concierge service throughout your trip for a worry-free experience. DAY 2: Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)—Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch—Lake Toya—Usuzan Ropeway Explore the unique Hell Valley, get up close with adorable bears, admire the beauty of Lake Toya, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of Hokkaido. DAY 3: Odori Park—Nakajima Park—Hokkaido Shrine—Tanukikoji Shopping Street—Sapporo TV Tower Stroll through parks, offer prayers at the shrine, indulge in some retail therapy, ascend the TV tower for scenic views, and experience the diverse charms of Sapporo. DAY 4: Otaru Music Box Museum—Mount Tengu, Otaru—Funamizaka—Mount Tengu, Otaru (Revisit) Listen to the enchanting melodies of music boxes, hike up Mount Tengu for panoramic views of Otaru, wander along Funamizaka, and revisit the captivating Mount Tengu. DAY 5: Asahiyama Zoo—Shikisai no Oka (Hills of Seasonal Colors)—Forest Sprites Terrace Discover the animal kingdom, admire the ever-changing hues of Shikisai no Oka, and encounter the magical forest sprites. DAY 6: Free Day in Sapporo Suggested itinerary: Shiroi Koibito Park—Odori Park—Sapporo Clock Tower—Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Embark on a sweet chocolate journey and revisit the city's charm. DAY 7: ✈️New Chitose Airport—Departure Conclude your Hokkaido adventure with a convenient airport transfer, leaving with cherished memories. -------------------- Pre-Trip Essentials: 🎒 Don't Forget These Items for Your Trip to Japan! 📞 SIM card, power adapter: Stay connected and powered up for a smoother trip. 🪪 Passport, wallet, visa: Important documents and money are essential; don't forget your visa. 👔 Clothing, charger: Choose clothing suitable for March weather and remember your charger. -------------------- Don't hesitate! Follow this private tour guide to Japan and embark on a hassle-free journey, immersing yourself in the unique charm of Japan.

The best place to view the full panorama of Lake Toya is not from the lakeside, but from a higher vantage point. From the expansive heights of the Silo Observatory, you can take in the entire view of Lake Toya and Mount Usu! Shikotsu Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck is more conveniently reached by car, as it is a 20-minute drive from the Lake Toya hot spring area. The observation deck is free of charge and features a large Toya landmark for photo opportunities, which looks quite beautiful. The Lake Toya Observation Deck also offers another way to enjoy the view: by taking a helicopter ride over the lake! Just imagining it is cool, though it's not cheap, so we didn't try it, haha.

#February2025 This old hot spring hotel in the first row of Toya Lake views has a grand name, "Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa". It is a historic old hotel, large in scale, with a swimming pool and water park, and a family-friendly resort center. As soon as you step into the lobby, you will be stunned by the nearly 180-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. The lake view is absolutely beautiful! It’s not an exaggeration to take 100 beautiful photos. It’s so stunningly beautiful that you can sit there and relax all day long. The decoration design of the lobby doesn’t look like the style of a traditional old-style hot spring resort hotel? After checking some information, I found out that the lobby on the first floor had just been redecorated. No wonder it was so different from the exterior. The decoration of the room has not been renovated. The double rooms are divided into Western and Japanese styles, with a slightly old-fashioned classical style. The space is 28 square meters, and the only thing that wins is the super healing lake view. The price for two people including breakfast and dinner is NT$5,500, which is a reasonable price. The garden landscape by the lake is quite artistic, and there are several apple trees planted in the garden. The Sun Palace really has a good location and makes good use of the lake view, otherwise the service quality is just average. But for the sake of this beautiful view, it is still quite ok. #HokkaidoTravel #LakeToya

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 Did you accidentally eat at a ramen restaurant opened by an "Arashi" fan in Lake Toya? It's so interesting. From the name of the store "Menya Arashi", the posters of Arashi in the store, the various cheering items, and the comics, this boss is 100% a die-hard fan of Arashi and a 2D otaku, right? ! The small store is hidden away, with tatami seats and a bar area, which is surprisingly spacious! The menu offers four soup bases: miso, soy sauce, salt and spicy miso. Served with a large piece of barbecued pork, it looks quite tempting and is very affordable at ¥800-950. For Taiwanese tastes, it's not too salty, the soup is smooth, the noodles are tender, and the barbecued pork melts in your mouth. It's delicious. It's rare to eat such delicious and affordable ramen in the alleys of Lake Toya, a tourist area. I'm a fan of Arashi, so I have to recommend it! #HokkaidoTravel #LakeToya

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 The first row of views of Lake Toya in Hokkaido is definitely the first choice for accommodation. For this maple viewing trip, I chose "Toya No Kaze". The lake view is superb, the facilities and decoration are novel, and the food and service are impeccable. The only drawback is that the room price is a bit expensive. As soon as I stepped into the Nozhifeng lobby, I was stunned by the lake view through the floor-to-ceiling windows in front of me. It was so beautiful! The low-key and fashionable decoration style makes it more elegant. It is worthy of being a lake view resort hotel that is highly recommended on the Internet. The lobby rest area alone is so beautiful that it is worth the higher price. The 37-square-meter lake view twin room includes breakfast and dinner buffets. The weekday special price for two people is NT$10,000, which is actually quite acceptable. After all, it is the first row of Toya Lake views, and the view of Toya Lake and the fireworks show from the room alone is worth it. The buffet was served in the lake view restaurant on the first floor. It was quite rich and it was quite enjoyable to eat while looking at the lake view. The hotel's hot springs are also amazing. It's so refreshing to soak in them once in the morning and once in the evening. It makes you fall in love with Lake Toya. #Hokkaido Travel #Lake Toya #Nano Wind

We recommend a unique 6-day hot spring tour in Japan, where you can enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience! Are you tempted? Click to find out more! / 🔖🌟Route Suggestions:🌟🔖 Day 1: Shanghai Pudong - Sapporo - Otaru Fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sapporo, then head to Otaru, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Day 2: Otaru Canal - Kitaichi Glass - Otaru Music Box Museum - Mt. Tengu Visit Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass, enjoy the music at Otaru Music Box Museum, and take in the views from Mt. Tengu. Day 3: Showa-shinzan - Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch - Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe - Jigokudani Visit Showa-shinzan, experience the wildness of the bear ranch, enjoy the marine life at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, and challenge yourself at Jigokudani. Day 4: Shiroi Koibito Park - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Odori Park Visit Shiroi Koibito Park, enjoy shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and take a walk in Odori Park. Day 5: Blue Pond - Shirahige Falls - Shikisai no Oka - Forest of the Fairies Visit Blue Pond, enjoy the beauty of Shirahige Falls, take in the natural beauty of Shikisai no Oka, and enjoy the view from the Forest of the Fairies. Day 6: Sapporo - Shanghai Pudong End your trip in Japan and fly back to Shanghai with fond memories. / Tips: 1. Food🍣: Japanese restaurants usually open after 6 pm. The sashimi is delicious, but be careful with the seafood sauce! 2. Souvenirs👜: Want to bring back some souvenirs? Large shopping malls in Japan offer local specialties such as matcha candy and kimonos at reasonable prices. 3. Currency Exchange💱: When traveling in Japan, check the exchange rate between the local currency and RMB, and try to exchange money when the rate is low to save on travel expenses! 4. Hot Spring Etiquette: When visiting a hot spring in Japan, you need to be completely naked. Japanese people consider this a courtesy, so don't wear a swimsuit or underwear. 5. Okonomiyaki🍢: Dotonbori in Osaka has the best okonomiyaki in Japan. Although it's crowded with tourists, it's worth it. 6. Subway Culture🚇: Japanese subway cars are very quiet, so don't make loud noises or talk on the phone to avoid disturbing others. 7. Travel Plans🚶‍♂️: When traveling in Japan, it's best to plan your itinerary in advance to avoid missing out on popular attractions, especially museums and exhibitions. / Make every step of your journey meaningful. This is the beauty of Japan and the reason why you should visit. So, what are you waiting for? 😉

In May 2024, We visited Lake Toya in Hokkaido. It just happened to be spring in Hokkaido. The snow on Yangdi Mountain has not yet completely melted. Visibility is also very high. Take a cruise on Toya. Enjoy the lakeside scenery. There are also many hungry seagulls. Approaching the tourists, It looks really cute. You can also taste sea urchin here. Very fresh and delicious. Will want to come again in the future.

|||.📣The 2025 Japan Fireworks Festival has announced the top 6 events🎆|||❄️Winter is the most beautiful time of the year in Japan, and there are many events held locally, 🎇the most spectacular of which is the Winter Fireworks Festival🥰. Don't miss it! If you're traveling during the Spring Festival or winter vacation, don't miss this opportunity ‼️ - 🎆Lake Toya｜Onsen Winter Fireworks 📅Scheduled for February 1-12, 2025 ⏰20:30-20:40 📍Viewing location: Lake Toya Pier in front of the Toya Lake Steamship Headquarters 🚌Transportation: About a 10-minute walk from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal · 🎆Mt. Fuji｜Lake Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival 📅January 25, 26｜February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 2025 ⏰20:00-20:20 📍Viewing location: Oike Park, Ochiwa, Yagisaki Park 🚌Transportation: Take the Fujikyu Railway to [Kawaguchiko Station] and walk for about 15 minutes · 🎆Shizuoka｜Atami Sea Fireworks Festival 📅December 8, 22 ⏰20:20-20:40 📍Viewing location: Atami Sun Beach 🚌Transportation: JR "Atami" walk about 15 minutes (Atami Sun Beach) · 🎆Tokyo｜Odaiba Fireworks Festival 📅December 7, 14, 21, 24, 28 ⏰19:00-19:10 📍Viewing location: Odaiba Seaside Park, Odaiba Hilton & Nikko Hotel 🚌Transportation: Take the Yurikamome to "Odaiba Seaside Park" or "Odaiba" and walk for about 1 minute · 🎆Yokohama Port｜Winter Fireworks Festival 📅December 24, January 1, 18, 25, 2025; February 1, 8, 22 ⏰19:00~19:05 (January 1, 2025, session is 00:00~00:03) 📍Viewing location: Rinko Park, Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park 🚌Transportation: Take the Keikyu Line to [Sakuragicho] and walk for 15 minutes · 🎆Aichi Prefecture｜ISOGAI Fireworks Festival 📅December 21 ⏰18:30-19:15 📍1-1 Minato-cho, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 🚌Transportation: From Kyoto, take the Shinkansen to Nagoya Station, then take a bus or taxi to the venue - ⭕Viewing Tips Check the restrooms in advance, there will be a queue if there are many people, drink less water Smoking is strictly prohibited, no small fireworks, no drones If you have enough time, get a seat early, if you are short on time, walk around and watch -

❄️ Hokkaido in winter is like a dreamy fairy tale world, breathtakingly beautiful! Today, I'm sharing a super detailed 7-day Hokkaido travel guide. Save it now! ✨ . ✅ Weather and Outfits ✨ Snow season: Late December to March 🌡 Average winter temperature in Hokkaido: -8℃ to 7℃ Long down jackets, down pants, windproof pants, snow boots, or Martin boots are warm and practical! . 🧾 Preparation 🛃 Immigration: Visa & pre-register VJW, take a screenshot of the yellow and blue code or fill in the entry form 💰 Cash & Cards: Prepare a small amount of cash, UnionPay, and foreign currency cards 📶 Internet: Buy a SIM card online in advance, it's more expensive at the airport 🔗 Others: Prepare a power bank and portable trash bags . 🚗 Transportation Renting a car in Hokkaido is amazing! Hokkaido is vast, and the attractions are scattered. Renting a car allows us to say goodbye to the hassle of traveling and enjoy the journey easily and freely. Moreover, renting a car allows us to arrange the itinerary according to our own pace and preferences, truly enjoying a stress-free trip. 🥰 . 📍 DAY 1 New Chitose Airport ➡ Check in at Sapporo 🏨 📍 DAY 2 Sapporo ➡ Otaru Sakaimachi Street → Otaru Canal → Funamizaka → Mt. Tengu Night View 📍 DAY 3 ➡ Asahikawa ➡ Biei ➡ Furano Zoo → Tree of Solitude → Shirahige Waterfall → 🧚 Forest Terrace 📍 DAY 4 ➡ Noboribetsu ➡ Lake Toya Hell Valley → Noboribetsu Onsen Street ♨ → Cape Chikyu → Bear Ranch 📍 DAY 5 Lake Toya ➡ Goryokaku Tower → Hakodate Morning Market → Hachimanzaka → Mt. Hakodate Night View 🌆 📍 DAY 6 Hakodate ➡ Sapporo Hokkaido Shrine → Shiroi Koibito Park → Shopping 📍 DAY 7 ➡ New Chitose Airport, return home 🛩

In my mind, the top Hokkaido vacation hotel is The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa (it also has a super cool name - the Floor-to-Ceiling Window Hotel, because the hotel is full of floor-to-ceiling windows 😎). The hotel is located on a mountain top by Lake Toya, with the sea on one side and Lake Toya on the other. No matter which direction you look, the scenery is breathtaking 🤩. The hotel's hot spring has an outdoor hot spring, and soaking in the hot spring on a snowy day is an amazing experience. There are plenty of restaurant options, including a Michelin-starred French restaurant and a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant. Western-style breakfast is served at the Michelin-starred French restaurant, while Japanese-style breakfast is a traditional Japanese breakfast set. You can make a reservation for dinner at the front desk and pay when you check out. I recommend staying for two nights so you can try both types of breakfast. The outdoor hot spring alternates between men and women every day, so if you stay for two nights, both men and women in your party can experience the outdoor hot spring (if you only stay for one night, it's okay, the changeover is already done in the morning, so you can experience it in the morning 😉). It's also close to the ski resorts, about a 30-minute drive to Niseko and Rusutsu. There is also a shuttle bus at the JR station at Lake Toya, so you can take the JR to the hotel.

Be sure to come to Lake Toya and soak in the hot springs before leaving! Lake Toya is a famous hot spring resort in Hokkaido, with beautiful lake views and abundant hot spring resources. If you are traveling to Japan in winter and want to experience the ultimate lake view hot spring vacation, listen to me and go to this hotel. Toyako Lake View Nonokaze Resort Hotel As a star hotel in the Toyako area, this hotel is very attentive. The design is perfectly integrated with the natural landscape of Toyako Lake. Every corner can make people feel the unique charm of Hokkaido. If you want to immerse yourself in the Hokkaido style in winter, don’t miss this holiday paradise. The hotel has an open-air hot spring on the rooftop, which can take in the magnificent view of Toyako Lake at 180 degrees. The hot spring experience on a snowy winter night is really 100%, and you can enjoy the relaxation and relaxation of your body and mind. There are also indoor hot springs and private hot springs that can be booked. The springs are salt springs, and your skin will become super smooth and tender after soaking. For dining, there is a rich breakfast and dinner buffet. There are many fresh sashimi seafood to choose from. Each dish is small and exquisite, and the taste is impeccable. The hotel's service facilities are very complete. Not only does it have a 24-hour front desk service, but it also has free Wi-Fi and parking facilities, which makes self-driving tours very convenient. All guest rooms are lake view rooms, equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows and super exquisite decorations. Through the windows, you can see the beautiful scenery of Lake Toya. The room is spacious and the bed is comfortable. I stayed there for three nights and had great sleep every day.

Lake Toya, the third largest caldera lake in Japan, is a popular tourist destination in Hokkaido, a beautiful lake created by the majestic land and volcanoes. It is beautiful from spring to autumn, but in winter, Lake Toya is covered in snow and looks fantastic. You can enjoy the magnificent snow-covered scenery just by strolling around the hot spring town. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Area name📍Lake Toya (Shikotsu-Toya National Park) Address📍Abuta-cho/Toya-mura/Sobetsu-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Access📍About 30 minutes by taxi from JR Muroran Main Line "Toya Station" ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Snowscape2024 #HokkaidoTrip #LakeToya #LakeToyaOnsen #100TravelStyles #GirlsTrip #FamilyTrip #SoloTrip

🌟 Backstory Lake View Hotel Toya Kankou Hotel is located on the shore of Lake Toya in Hokkaido, boasting magnificent lake views and natural surroundings. This is an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature, especially for travelers who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 🛁 Private bath: Luxurious enjoyment facing Lake Toya**** (must be booked) The hotel's private baths are beautifully designed, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of hot springs in a private environment. Soaking in the warm spring waters, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Toya, which sparkles in the sunlight, which is refreshing. At the same time, you can also overlook the Nakano Island in the lake. The unique landscape of this small island adds more beauty to your bathing experience. Whether it is the tranquility of the early morning or the romance of the evening, the beautiful scenery here will make you linger. 🍽️ Birthday dinner at French restaurant N・Vague This time, you can enjoy an exquisite birthday dinner at N Vague, the French restaurant in Lakeview Hotel. The restaurant is based on fresh local ingredients and combines French cooking techniques to bring guests a unique dining experience. From appetizers to main courses, every dish is carefully presented and paired with an elegant environment, making every celebration moment special and unforgettable. Whether it's a birthday party or a romantic dinner, N・Vague is the perfect choice. 🌿 Other facilities In addition to private baths, Lake View Hotel also offers a variety of facilities such as restaurants, recreation areas and fitness centers, allowing you to experience comfortable services while enjoying the natural beauty. 📝 Tips** When making a reservation, we recommend that you arrange the private bath time and N Vague dinner reservation in advance to enjoy this unique experience. The only drawback is that the hotel is quite remote and difficult to reach. 📸✨ 📍 Address: 29-1 Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuda-Gun, Toyoura-cho, Japan 💸 Price: Adult ¥70199 / 2 nights #hotspring #Hokkaidotravel #privatebath

This is a sweets shop located on Lake Toya, with a view of Mt. Yotei. It's located along the Toya National Highway and very close to the Silo Observatory, so we recommend visiting both! In autumn, the cosmos fields that spread out in front of the shop make for a picturesque photo. Enjoy some sweets while gazing at Mt. Yotei! ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ Name of facility📍Lake Hill Farm Address📍127 Hanawa, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Opening hours📍 Gelato shop and cafe Summer: late April to late September 9:00 to 18:00 Winter: October to late April 9:00 to 17:00 Access📍 National Route 230 Sapporo-Jozankei-Nakayama Pass, approx. 2 hours 10 minutes Do-o Expressway Chitose I.C.-Abuta Toyako I.C., approx. 2 hours ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Beginning of autumn #100 travel styles #Domestic travel #japan #Hokkaido travel #Hokkaido #Lake Toya

We had a great time on the water at Lake Toya, which has been selected as a UNESCO Global Geopark. On Lake Toya, there is a revolutionary new type of swan boat called the "Motorized Swan," which does not require rowing. No driver's license is required and it is easy to operate. It is easy to enjoy, so please give it a try when you are sightseeing! ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Toyako Central Motorboat Address📍 29 Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Opening hours📍 10:00-16:30 (winter suspension) Reference budget📍 30 minutes/3,000 yen per car Access📍 About 15 minutes by car from Toya Station ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Watersports2024 #100TravelStyles #HokkaidoTrip #HokkaidoTourism #SwanBoat #FamilyTrip #CoupleTrip

During Japan’s maple leaf season, Hokkaido is the first to start turning red! If you want to see Japanese early maple leaves in advance, you can start from Hokkaido! 🤔 It is recommended that friends who go to Hokkaido for the first time can use the surrounding area of ​​Sapporo as a gathering point, such as the Hokkaido autumn classic IP Biei Aoike, the maple viewing holy place Hosuikyo Dam and Jozankei Futami Park, the red leaves of Lake Toya, and other places. The Otaru Canal famous for "Love Letter"... - ✈️Hokkaido itinerary reference: D1: New Chitose International Airport-Lake Toya-Water Fireworks D2: Lake Toya - Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch - Mount Usu Volcano D3: Lake Toya-Otaru-Retro Rickshaw-Jozankei Hot Spring D4: Jozankei - Momiji Ropeway - Lake Sapporo - Suspension Bridge - Kappabuchi D5: Sapporo-Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine, Tanukikoji Commercial Street, etc. D6: Return - The maple leaf season in the Kansai region is generally from November to mid-December. First of all, Arashiyama in Kyoto has mountains, lakes and canyons, and red and yellow leaves are all over the mountains. Just think about it and get perfect marks! And the red leaves on the Sagano Train are really painting-like~ (⚠️The No. 5 internet-famous glass car offers a 360° panoramic view of the gorgeous autumn scenery of the mountains). In the Arashiyama area of ​​Kyoto, in addition to taking the train, rafting on the Hozu River is also a good way to chase maples. - ✈️Kansai itinerary reference D1: Kansai Airport-Kyoto City Tour-Kobe Beef Cuisine D2: Arashiyama Sightseeing Train-Thousand-year-old Temple Tea Ceremony-King Cuisine D3: Mount Fuji Shita Kawaguchiko-Fuji Mountain View Private Hot Spring Hotel D4: Hakone-Lake Ashi-Tokyo-Imperial Palace and Niju Bridge-Thundermon Gate D5: Tokyo city tour-choose to visit various theme parks D6: Return

#100 Ways to Travel When talking about the most popular lake in Hokkaido, we have to mention Lake Toya. First of all, the scenery is superb. Mt. Yotei, known as the Mount Fuji of Hokkaido, can be clearly seen from the lakeside. Every summer, the Lake Toya Fireworks Festival is indispensable. The four seasons are beautiful in spring, summer, autumn and winter. With a beautiful lake view, a hot spring hotel is naturally indispensable. This time we stayed in the #ToyakoManseikaku Hotel which has the first row of lake views. Manseikaku has an excellent geographical location. It is a 1-minute walk to Toyako Hot Spring Light Tunnel and a 3-minute walk to Toyako Sculpture Park. It is close to all attractions and is also next to the pier for watching the fireworks show at night. But the most amazing thing is the open-air hot spring house and foot bath on the rooftop of Manseikaku. It is a great enjoyment in life to take a bath while gazing at the beautiful scenery of Mt. Yotei and Lake Toya from a high vantage point! The bathhouses are on the first floor and the top floor. The men's and women's baths are switched every day. You can watch the stars and fireworks at night and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery during the day. It's awesome! We stayed in a Japanese-style twin room on the west lake side of the building. The room was about 12 tsubo in size and had a small Japanese-style living room. An extra bed could be added to accommodate three people. The room rate on the official website was ¥46,200, which was reasonable for a hot spring hotel with one night, two meals and a lake view. However, Wanshige is an old hotel after all, and many of its facilities are not as good as those of the newer hotels next door, and even the food is so-so. But its real advantage is the stunning lake view in the first row of sea views, no wonder it is always crowded. #Hokkaido self-driving #Hokkaido free travel #Lake Toya

"Lake Hill Farm" is a ranch located in southern Hokkaido. Because it is located on a highland, it can overlook Lake Toya and the magnificent scenery of Mount Yotei in the distance. The hinterland of the pasture is vast, and the cows can grow healthily in the spacious environment. Visitors can also enjoy the scenery of the cattle grazing. There are shops and cafes in the ranch. The high-quality Italian handmade ice cream made from freshly squeezed milk is moderately sweet and delicious, and is very popular among tourists. The cafe also offers a lunch menu and homemade desserts, including puddings and cream puffs that use high amounts of milk. You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea here and savor the nature and beauty of the ranch. Hokkaido in August is very beautiful, with colorful flowers everywhere, and a large garden is planted in front of Lake Hill Farm. The store is divided into two buildings, AB. Building A provides pizza, puffs and other light meals, while building B It sells ice cream. There are many parking lots on site, and there are quite a lot of tourists here. There are about 20 different flavors of ice cream to choose from in the store, such as vanilla, pumpkin, mille-feuille pie, rum raisin, blueberry milk, etc. There are many varieties, and there will be several local ones that are not written on the menu. Seasonally limited flavors, such as Hokkaido cantaloupe on this trip. The menu is in Chinese. In addition to the description of the flavors, the ordering instructions are also written. If you don't understand Japanese, you can just pick it up and compare it with your hands. There is no difficulty. # Sign up to be a hotel trial sleeper in August #sapporoattractions #hokkaido #100 Ways to Travel #checkpoint

Lake Toya is listed as one of the three major landscapes in Hokkaido and is also designated as a national park. You can also enjoy the view of Mount Yotei, which is known as Little Fuji. One way to enjoy Lake Toya is to walk around the lake, where you can see the lake and Nakajima Island. When the weather is good, you can even see Mount Yotei in the distance. You can also take a Toyako steamboat to experience a different Toyako and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Toya! Lake Toya is a place worth visiting. Here you can slow down and relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and breathe in the fresh air, which is refreshing! #AdventurousTraveler #JapanTravel #Hokkaido

The best thing about going to Hokkaido is to enjoy the natural environment and enjoy the world☺️ And from Sapporo to Lake Toya is only a little more than a few hours 🤏🏻🫶🏻 And the hotel we went to this time 🏨 even has a car to pick you up from Sapporo Quite convenient 💕 It has a daily bus to the hotel🏨 but it's best to make a reservation Otherwise we can all drive there by ourselves☺️ Its price is a little more expensive than the average hot spring ♨️ hotel But I think it's worth it🥹 Because its service and facilities are very good 👍🏻 First I drive the car to😳 The staff🧑💼 will help me park and push our luggage🧳 Check in was very fast 😝 And lucky because today is my birthday 🎂 So they upgraded me to a suite 😝 The room is really big🤪 There is a large Japanese room and 2 queen beds🤓 However, the air conditioning is central so it was relatively hot in April 😵💫😵💫 The hot spring ♨️ is the rooftop 🥹 its biggest feature is the outdoor hot spring 🧖 ♀️ you can look at Toya Lake to soak 🤲🏻 super good 😬 very comfortable And we have a meal to eat 🤭 dinner options are many Using a lot of local fresh aquatic products😳 The scallops can be eaten as you like🤪 There are also many Japanese 🇯🇵 specialties 💕 Each one is delicious The chef will also come out to see what comments you have Breakfast will use Hokkaido milk 🤣 If you are interested, you can try their dairy products 😬 It's really good 💕 If you have a budget, it is worth staying here #SapporoHotel #FoodGuide #Relaxation #FoodTour #JapanTravel #Japan Attractions #Japan Must See Photo Spots #Hokkaido Food #Hokkaido Attractions

Yutorelo Toyako (ゆとりろ東亞湖) is a traditional Japanese inn by Lake Toya in Hokkaido. The wooden building shows its age and the overall design is clean and simple. The interior decoration and facilities are also very historical. It feels like treasure hunting. There is even an antique heater in the room! The hotel has a parking lot and the counter is on the second floor. The first floor facade is purely for landscaping, and the back should be a hot spring room. The hall is quite antique, and the public rest area is decorated with red umbrella seats, providing guests with a drink and a short rest, which is quite comfortable and cozy. The room has tatami floors, Japanese beds, and a low dining table. It feels like staying in a century-old Japanese-style house, which is quite special. The hotel has a public hot spring bath. Although there is no lake view, the water quality of the hot spring is good and the skin is very smooth after soaking. The price for one night for two people, excluding breakfast, is about NT$3,000, which is quite cheap. After all, it is not the first row with lake view, but it is actually only a 3-minute walk to Lake Toya, which is quite close. There is also a convenience store not far away. There is a fireworks show at Lake Toya in the summer, which is well worth a visit. #Hokkaido #Lake Toya #Hot Spring Hotel #yutorelotoyako

Lake Toya is a lake formed by volcanic eruption, and the geothermal vents at the bottom of the lake keep the water flowing all year round, so it never freezes in winter. It is famous for its volcanic hot springs, and you can get there with just a few steps from the hot spring town. Taking pictures by the lake is always beautiful! On clear summer days, when the night of the fireworks festival arrives, people dress up carefully, meet up with two or three friends, stroll along the riverbank, and slowly enjoy the fireworks filling the sky! The fireworks soar into the sky, drawing brilliant arcs in the night, and from any angle, you can witness the stunning spectacle of ice and fire colliding!

Traveling freely in Japan, the most headache is transportation, not only expensive but also very complicated, today let's talk about the difference in transportation in Hokkaido, should you buy a JR PASS for your own itinerary! 🌸Inter-city round trip (JR PASS) ·Various trains (such as: JR express/ordinary trains, airport express)→Domestic high-speed rail/EMU 🌼City round trip (Kitaca, Suica, etc.) ·Subway (such as: north-south line, east-west line)→Domestic subway ·Tram (such as: Sapporo tram, 9 Tengu Mountain cable car line)→Domestic bus 🚝Hokkaido JR PASS category: ①Sapporo-Noboribetsu area 4-day railway pass ②Sapporo-Furano area 4-day railway pass ③Hokkaido Railway 5/7/10-day pass ※The Sapporo-Noboribetsu 4-day railway pass does not include Toyako. ※Sapporo-Noboribetsu railway pass, Sapporo-Furano railway pass cannot take JR Hokkaido bus, Sapporo municipal tram, subway. ※Hokkaido Railway 5/7/10-day pass can take some JR Hokkaido bus routes, but cannot take Hokkaido Shinkansen, Donan ISARIBI railway line, tram, subway. 🚄The relationship between JR PASS and Shinkansen JR is not equivalent to Shinkansen, the former includes the latter, and only the fastest part of the express can be called "Shinkansen" (it will be noted on the ticket). ❓Should I buy a pass? 1) If you only go to Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, you don't need to buy it; 2) Go to Sapporo, Otaru, Furano to buy Sapporo-Furano 4-day JR, if you add Hakodate, Toyako and other places, it is recommended to buy 5/7/10-day JR. 💺Reserved seat VS Free seat —Reserved seat: Can be understood as a ticket with a designated seat number, JR PASS can take the reserved seat of the ordinary carriage, but need to make a reservation in advance. —Free seat: A ticket without a designated seat, if there are vacant seats in the free seat carriage, you can take a seat, if there is no position, it is a standing ticket, JR PASS can ride at will. ※From March 16, 2024, the Super Hokuto, Super Suzuran, Super Okhotsk, and Super Tokachi will be changed to "all reserved seats", and there will be no free seats on each train. 🚝Ordinary train VS Express train Ordinary trains are similar to domestic trains, slower and stop at more stations; airport express, express trains are similar to high-speed rail/EMU, faster, and stop at fewer stations. 🚝Express ticket and ride ticket If you don't buy a JR PASS, you will see these two terms when buying tickets on the self-service machine. If you buy a ride ticket, you can only take the free seat of the ordinary train. If you accidentally get on the express train, you will be asked by the staff to make up the ticket (express ticket). This ticket is only for the free seat ticket. If you want to go to the express designated seat, you need to make up the difference in the designated seat. ⚠️Precautions: 1) Reserved seats must be booked in advance, otherwise you can basically only stand. 2) The same order JR PASS exchange voucher, the passport of the personnel on the same order can be exchanged when they are all together. 3) Trams in the Sapporo, Otaru, and Noboribetsu areas can basically swipe Suica, and Apple phones can bind Suica in the wallet. 4) When transferring from the subway to the railway train, swipe the JR pass, not the exchanged reserved seat ticket.

Hokkaido, a place full of romance and fantasy, is a travel destination that absolutely cannot be missed. 🌟Hokkaido - Central Region🌟 Sapporo Main attractions: Odori Park, White Lover, Tanukikoji Shopping Street, etc. Sapporo is the cultural and commercial center of Hokkaido, very suitable for the first-time free travelers to Hokkaido. You can taste delicious food, buy special products, and feel the charm of Hokkaido here. Otaru Main attractions: Otaru Canal, Music Box Museum, Kitaichi Glass, Tengu Mountain, etc. Otaru is the romantic city of Hokkaido and also the filming location of the movie 'Love Letter'. You can stroll along the canal and feel the unique romantic atmosphere here. 🌟Lake Toya Main attractions: Non-freezing Lake, Cruise, Volcano Hot Springs, Mt. Yotei, etc. Lake Toya is a volcanic lake that does not freeze even in winter. You can experience volcanic geothermal, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and also take a cruise on the lake. Noboribetsu Main attractions: Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street, Hell Valley, Bear Ranch, Ida Era Village, etc. Noboribetsu is a hot spring resort in Hokkaido. You can enjoy hot springs, taste delicious food, and also visit attractions such as Hell Valley. 🌟Hokkaido - Northern Region🌟 Furano Main attractions: Tomita Farm, Mori no Tokei Cafe, Fairy Terrace, etc. Furano is the land of lavender and colorful flower sea in Hokkaido, and you can also experience the fun of skiing here. This is a holy place for photography, you must go and feel it! 🌟Biei Main attractions: Biei Blue Pond, Shikisai no Oka, Patchwork Road, etc. Biei has a kind of European rural scenery, the water of the blue pond is blue, and it is a holy place for photography. Here you can experience a unique sightseeing route and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Asahikawa Main attractions: Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Ramen Village, etc. Asahikawa is a small animal paradise in Hokkaido. You can get close to the cute penguins here. You can also taste the local specialty Asahikawa ramen. 🌟Hoshino Resort Main attractions: Water Church, Ski Resort, Smile Beach, etc. Hoshino Resort is a comprehensive resort with mature commercial facilities. You can experience various water activities and skiing fun here. 🌟Hokkaido - Eastern Region🌟 Kushiro Main attractions: Eating seafood at Washo Market, Lake Akan, Kushiro Wetland, etc. You can experience hot springs at Lake Akan and watch red-crowned cranes at Kushiro Wetland. You can also taste fresh seafood at Washo Market. Kushiro is a town in the eastern part of Hokkaido, with beautiful natural landscapes and rich outdoor activities. You can feel the charm of nature here, and also have close contact with cute red-crowned cranes. You must not miss the food and hot springs here!

\\Tourist Spots// This is a lake bottom railway that is reminiscent of the underwater railway in Spirited Away. There seem to be several around the country, but I first encountered it at Lake Toya. The railway line stretching underwater seemed to be heading towards Mt. Yotei, which was very fantastical. There is a parking lot at Fountain Park nearby, so I was able to park for a short time. Near the lake bottom railway is a monument marking the declaration site of the Hokkaido Toyako Summit. Facility Name: Lake Toya Lake Bottom Railway Opening Hours: 24 hours Admission Fee: Free Access: About 15 minutes by car from Toya Station #Couple Trip #Hokkaido #Solo Trip #Girls Trip #Hot Springs #Hokkaido #Lake Toya #SNS-worthy #Lake Toya Tourism #Lake Toya Hot Springs #Hokkaido Tourism #Lake Bottom Railway

\\Spots// This is a hotel operated by the Noguchi Group in Lake Toya. I stayed here for the first time in several years. The rooms are divided into two buildings: the basic "Spa Resort Building" and the Premium Building's "Nono Kaze Club Building." This time I stayed in the Premium Building's "Nono Kaze Club Building." Check-in is in the private lounge. All rooms are spacious, over 56 square meters, and of course all rooms have a view of Lake Toya. At night, we could see fireworks from our rooms. (Fireworks are set off every night until October 31st every year) The bedroom and living room are separate, so it's also recommended for groups. Facility name: The Lake View TOYA Nonokaze Resort Room type: Nonokaze Club Building DX Twin Budget: From 30,000 yen per person (for 2 people in one room) Check-in: 15:00/Check-out: 11:00 Access: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport *Reservation-based shuttle bus available from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport. #Hokkaido Tourism#Nonokaze Resort #Luxury Hotel #High-class Hotel #Couple Trip #Girls Trip #Hot Spring #Hokkaido #Lake Toya #Accommodation with a view of fireworks