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10 Best Hotels near Lake Toya

Located in southwestern Hokkaido, Lake Toya is one of Japan’s most picturesque volcanic lakes, known for its crystal-clear waters, spectacular mountain views, and therapeutic hot springs. Whether you’re visiting to witness the famous Lake Toya Fireworks (which run daily from April until October) or to explore nearby Mount Usu, the area offers a range of accommodations to suit every traveler's needs. From luxury resorts to traditional ryokans (Japanese inns), here are the best hotels in Lake Toya.

 

1. Toyako Onsen Toya Kanko Hotel

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Just a two-minute walk from Lake Toya’s waterfront, Toyako Onsen Toya Kanko Hotel offers stunning lake views and easy access to local attractions. The hotel is approximately 90 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and a short 20-minute drive from the nearest train station.

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Guests are welcomed into comfortable Japanese-style accommodations with tatami-mat floors. Most rooms are lake-facing and feature large windows overlooking the crystal-blue waters and Nakajima Island on the horizon. The hotel’s natural hot spring baths include an underground cave-style bath, an indoor bath with panoramic views, and an open-air bath wrapped by a beautiful garden. Guests can expect a high-quality Japanese menu featuring a variety of intricately made seasonal dishes that are as tasty as they are beautiful. Toya Kanko Hotel offers many different amenities, including a bedrock bath, a karaoke bar, and a fully furnished game center.

 

2. Yutorelo Toyako

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A short eight-minute walk from the Lake Toya bus terminal, Yutorelo Toyako is a premium hot spring inn providing modern comfort with traditional Japanese hospitality. For added convenience, the hotel also offers a free pick-up service from JR Toya Station, though it requires reservations at least a day before.

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Yutorelo Toyako offers Japanese and Japanese-western style rooms that feature tatami-mat floors, sliding paper doors, and sleek yet cozy wooden furniture. The hotel’s highlight is undoubtedly its grand indoor and outdoor public baths, where guests soak in therapeutic hot spring water from Toyako Onsen to relax and rejuvenate their skin. The hotel has an in-house restaurant that serves seasonal dishes for dinner and a buffet breakfast. For full immersion, guests can also rent yukata robe from the hotel’s front desk, which they can wear around the lake for an unforgettable photo op. There’s also free sake at the lobby. 

3. The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort

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The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort is a luxury establishment that sits directly on Lake Toya’s shore, offering unobstructed views of the water and a nightly fireworks display from late April to the end of October! It’s approximately 90 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, but it also provides a pick-up service from JR Sapporo Station and New Chitose Airport upon reservation.

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Most rooms feature expansive windows with stunning lake views, and guests can choose between western or Japanese-western accommodations, with some including a hot spring bath. The resort's crown jewel is its infinity hot spring, appearing to merge with Lake Toya itself. For those looking to have fun, the hotel also has a dedicated spa, a scrumptious patisserie, a gallery and shops, and a dedicated karaoke venue.

4. Toyako Onsen Hokkai Hotel

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Toyako Onsen Hokkai Hotel is conveniently located a short three-minute walk from the shores of Lake Toya and a 20-minute drive from Usu Station. It is also one of the closest accommodations to Mount Usu Eruption Memorial Park.

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The quaint Japanese-style inn offers rooms with tatami-mat flooring, low-sitting furniture, and beautiful natural wood finishes. Toyako Onsen Hokkai Hotel also prides itself on an accessible design that is friendly for people with disabilities and the elderly, with plenty of handrails and gentle slopes. Their public hot spring facilities include indoor and outdoor baths with mineral-rich waters. A traditional Japanese dinner featuring local seafood is served in the main dining room; breakfast is modest, yet no less delicious. 

5. The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa

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Perched atop a hill overlooking Lake Toya, The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury, which earned it five stars in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido. The hotel provides a free shuttle service from JR Toyako Station.

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This prestigious hotel features spacious western-style rooms with breathtaking panoramic views. Dining options include restaurants ranging from French fine dining and traditional Japanese to contemporary Chinese and an Italian pizzeria. The hotel also boasts extensive facilities, including a large panoramic lobby, an indoor swimming pool, and an open-air hot spring bath.

6. Toya Kohantei

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Situated right on the lakefront, Toya Kohantei offers intimate Japanese hospitality just a few minutes’ walk from the Motomachi bus stop. This beautiful hotel features western and Japanese-style rooms with magnificent views of Lake Toya or Mount Usu. The hotel's biggest draw is its open-air ceramic bathtubs, where guests can soak in spectacular views of Lake Toya directly under the daily fireworks show that runs from late April to October. Additionally, the hotel features an extensive international buffet, karaoke and table tennis facilities, and a sauna.

7. Toyako Onsen Hotel Grand Toya

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Located on Lake Toya’s shore, Hotel Grand Toya offers comfortable accommodations with views of Nakajima Island and Mount Yotei. Guests are welcome to choose between western and Japanese-style rooms with stunning lake views. The hotel’s grand bath features indoor and outdoor hot springs with different temperatures, allowing guests to soak their fatigue away at their preferred temperature.

8. We Hotel Toya

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Overlooking Lake Toya, just a short five-minute walk from its shores, We Hotel Toya offers modern accommodations with a contemporary Japanese feel. Designed to “face the four seasons of Lake Toya,” this hotel boasts sleek and expansive guest rooms with large floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that overlook the lake and its surrounding mountain ranges. 

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Every guest room at We Hotel Toya comes equipped with an open-air bath where guests can privately soak in the waters while taking in views of the lake. The on-site restaurant EZO Cuisine offers a course menu using the freshest ingredients from Hokkaido, while the artistically designed bar features an impressive array of creative drinks and Japanese sake.

9. Granvillage Toya Daiwa Ryokan Annex

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Granvillage Toya Daiwa Ryokan Annex is a small boutique hotel located just three minutes on foot from Lake Toya. The ryokan offers cozy and traditional Japanese-style rooms, with tatami floors and futon bedding. Its hot spring facilities are drawn straight from the source and include separate bathing areas for both men and women.  

10. Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace

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Offering direct lake access and views, Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace sits right on Lake Toya’s shore. Getting to the hotel is straightforward, with the hotel providing a paid shuttle bus service from Sapporo Station.

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Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace offers a choice between Japanese and western-style rooms, many with lake views and private balconies. Its extensive hot spring facilities include multiple indoor and outdoor baths, such as an infinity bath and a sitting bath that overlooks the lake, as well as a sauna. The hotel’s international buffet is as delicious as it is extensive, featuring about 90 Japanese, western, and Chinese dishes. The amenities in the hotel are also nothing to scoff at, providing a dedicated kids' play area, a cafe, a footbath, and a fitness center!

 

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