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Lake Toya

Lake Toya

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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  • J B
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lake Toya, a real gem
    Beautiful place! Managed to be there when almost bare of tourists on a glorious sunny day. Took ferry to island and just had time for a short hike cos all walks must be finished by 3pm. Ferry ride past beautiful scenery was special, too.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 13 May 2024
  • Melbourne A
    17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Toya Restaurant
    The Toya Restaurant is a conveniently located small restaurant right by the highway. Ordering is in multiple languages thus easy. I ate the Crab Sandwich which was good, albeit pricey at 3500 yen. The toilet is clean.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 1 June 2024
  • niharmamtura
    Mumbai, India88 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunningly beautiful views. Very serene, quiet, blissful experience. Must visit
    Lake Toya is amazingly beautiful. Serene, quiet & blissful. Despite being Holiday week, there weren’t many visitors. Good place to stay overnight, there an option for camping too. Restaurant options are limited during dinner time as I guess most visitors make a day trip. Must do - take a ferry trip (return fare ¥1600 per adult) which run every 30mins. Give yourself a couple of hours on the island for hiking. There is a museum which one can also visit. It’s a 2 hour drive each way.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 August 2024
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niharmamtura
Mumbai, India88 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Lake Toya is amazingly beautiful. Serene, quiet & blissful. Despite being Holiday week, there weren’t many visitors.
Good place to stay overnight, there an option for camping too.
Restaurant options are limited during dinner time as I guess most visitors make a day trip.

Must do - take a ferry trip (return fare ¥1600 per adult) which run every 30mins. Give yourself a couple of hours on the island for hiking. There is a museum which one can also visit.

It’s a 2 hour drive each way.
Written 17 August 2024
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E Ho
Hong Kong, China5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
It was a sunny day and the view along the lake was spectacular! Mount Yotei in the distance formed a beautiful backdrop for photo-shooting. Food in the nearly sea front village was delicious was inexpensive. All of these has made it an unforgettable visit.
Written 25 January 2020
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Y H
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan381 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
It is a beautiful lake, and there are objects around the lake that can be used as photo spots. Among them, the photo spot in the shape of a stamp frame can be used to take good photos. There were inbound people enjoying the sightseeing boat out, but I did not experience it.
There seems to be a Toyako Onsen, but the hot spring town is quiet with no shops to explore, so don't expect to find any shops.
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Written 26 November 2024
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K H
Tokyo, Japan334 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Friends
The view of the vast lake is breathtaking. You can spend time leisurely while feeling the grandeur of nature. The stamp frame is one of the best photo spots, so it is sure to be a souvenir. There are many monuments along the lake, and you can enjoy art appreciation. There is also a pleasure boat.
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Written 28 November 2024
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fanny n
Indonesia111 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
we visited the observation deck during the thick of winter. just a quick stop to take some pics and luckily it was a sunny day, otherwise it would not have been not as pleasant. at times, there was just too many people (tour groups) but if you avoid the gift shop, all is good.
Written 9 January 2020
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anaest
Vancouver, Canada1,743 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
We made a day trip here by car after a stay at Noboribetsu and before heading to Sapporo. The drive was pleasant, lots of snow, so it is nice if you are from a country with no winter. Otherwise there is nothing there. Warmer weather may have been better. We stop at Aputan rest area to eat sea urchin. We also went to Wakasaimo honten shop - nothing very much to buy. The cheese cake was nice but it needed to be chilled to bring home as gift and you can get it in the airport.

We are so glad we chose Noboribetsu as our overnight stop over. It is a much better choice.
Written 3 January 2020
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Melbourne A
17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
The Toya Restaurant is a conveniently located small restaurant right by the highway. Ordering is in multiple languages thus easy. I ate the Crab Sandwich which was good, albeit pricey at 3500 yen.
The toilet is clean.
Written 2 June 2024
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J B
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Beautiful place! Managed to be there when almost bare of tourists on a glorious sunny day. Took ferry to island and just had time for a short hike cos all walks must be finished by 3pm.

Ferry ride past beautiful scenery was special, too.
Written 14 May 2024
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Bill S
Big Bear Lake, CA2,699 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 • Friends
Breathtaking views and a pleasant drive around the lake. Plenty of places to stop along the way. I suggest stopping at Sobetsu-Cho for the waterfall and also visit the Windsor Hotel Resort. Cherry blossoms were in bloom as well.
Written 17 May 2020
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ytnyc
Brooklyn, NY43 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I would have chosen another part of Hokkaido if I knew this. It's 90 degrees. Very scenic. Skip the south part full of tourists. North is quieter more scenic. I wish I had camped here.
Written 24 August 2023
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