Lake Tōya — Attraction in Sobetsu

30/04/2025

Reached about 10.30am at Lake Toya. Took a bus from Toya station.

The area was really quiet, with lots of shop closed. I going to assume it is due to Golden Week. Therefore, there wasn't really anything to do other than sightseeing.

The wind was rather strong so the Swan boat was not available for rental.

There a few free footbath onsen which was nice to have, not particularly hot but do remember to bring a small towel in adv so you can wipe your feet.

Lots of tourist bus dropping by and going to the Nakajima island. I didn't venture far but I believe it is a good place to visit during late spring and early summer.

The sky cleared mid afternoon and it was more pleasant. I was able to see a clear Mt Yotei and it was beautiful!

I suggest staying at least a night here so that you can do more exploration. Mine...

Toya Lake is the place that you can enjoy many onsen or hotel which located next of the Lake. So, if you stay there even for one night you will see amazing scenery in nearby. You also can go to a little island located in the middle of Lake by Cruise 🚢 there.

If you plan to enjoy this place in Summer, I highly recommend trying all of summer activities like Kayak, Canoe 🛶 etc. Then for complete your holiday don’t forget to ride a cruise 🚢 when the dark comes up. There is fireworks 💥 event that held every day in summer time until October around 8:45 PM for 20 minutes.

The fireworks 💥 doesn’t comes out from the land but from boat 🚣‍♀️ in the middle of Lake. Then the boat will be moved every some minutes to another places Or go to front another hotel. Make sure to ride the cruise if you want to enjoy as...

A stunning lake! I left at 6:00 and arrived home again at 20:00.

Proceeding via Donan Bus (Toya Station - Toyako Onsen Bus Stop) after taking three local trains (Sapporo - Tomakomai, Tomakomai - Higashi Muroran, and Higashi Muroran - Toya Station). The long drive is worthwhile because of the picturesque countryside and coastal setting. Good to know that a 3-hour direct bus ride from the Toyako Onsen Bus Stop to Sapporo Station could be an option for the return trip.

You're advisable to pack a little snack and your own lunch box. There are plenty of vending machines where you may get fresh afternoon coffee after a warm foothbathing. It's wise to prepare your ¥7,000 in cash because practically all of the public transportation mentioned above does not accept...