Lake Toya boasts numerous hot spring inns, and many of you might be wondering where to stay.
This article introduces a selection of popular hot spring inns. We hope you find an onsen inn that appeals to you and have a wonderful trip.

Lake Toya Long Run Fireworks Festival: Illuminating the Night Sky Every Evening During the Season

If you're staying in Toya, the Lake Toya Long Run Fireworks Festival is a must-see. Fireworks are launched every night from 8:45 PM while moving across the lake (cancelled in case of stormy weather). It lasts about 20 minutes, so be sure to finish dinner and decide where you want to watch beforehand. You can enjoy them from the lakeside, your onsen, or your room, and it's also recommended to experience the sound and light up close by taking a fireworks cruise.

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The Lakeview Toya Nonokaze Resort

All rooms offer a lake view! You can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Toya, Nakajima Island, and Mt. Yotei from your room! The open-air bath on the top floor is designed to make you feel as one with the lake, offering an unparalleled sense of openness. For dining, the resort values "savoring the blessings of Toya locally" and offers four unique settings: a buffet overlooking the spectacular views of Toya, Japanese-French cuisine featuring Toya beef, private Japanese-style banquet rooms, and a restaurant where you can dine with your dog, all committed to local production for local consumption. In December 2017, the resort was ranked as a 5-star hotel in the top 250 hotels selected by travel agencies, an award organized by the Kanko Keizai Shimbun.

Highlights of The Lakeview Toya Nonokaze Resort

• Lake view rooms with views of Lake Toya from every room
• The open-air bath on the top floor offers an exhilarating sense of oneness with Lake Toya
• A buffet where you can savor the blessings of Toya locally while enjoying the spectacular views of Toya

The Lake Suite Kohan-no-Sumika (Annex of Toya Sunpalace Resort & Spa)

Opened in August 2019, The Lake Suite Kohan-no-Sumika is an annex of Toya Sunpalace Resort & Spa. This resort hotel is already gaining attention as a sophisticated space where guests can enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Toya. All lake-view guest rooms, in addition to their 45-square-meter interiors, feature a 9.5-square-meter infinity terrace overlooking the lake and a private open-air onsen bath. A unique appeal is that the baths are filled with fresh hot spring water for each use. For dinner, if you want to fully enjoy Kohan-no-Sumika, we recommend the seasonal kaiseki plan at Restaurant "The Toya," where you can savor Toya beef and scallops from Funka Bay. For a more affordable stay, choose the 80-item Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet at "Shinrin Dining."

Highlights of The Lake Suite Kohan-no-Sumika

• An adult resort hotel opened in August 2019, offering magnificent views of Lake Toya.
  
• All rooms feature a luxurious space with an open-air onsen bath and an infinity terrace overlooking the lake.
• Seasonal Japanese kaiseki cuisine made with local ingredients, served at "The Toya" restaurant, where you feel at one with the lake.
  

WE Hotel Toya

Opened in September 2018, WE Hotel Toya is a designer resort hotel on the shores of Lake Toya, created by the master of Japanese architecture, Kengo Kuma. The stylish spaces throughout the hotel exude a modern Japanese aesthetic with the warmth of wood. Located on the northern shore of Lake Toya, opposite the hot spring town, all rooms come with private open-air baths. A major draw is the ability to quietly enjoy the spectacular views of Toya without any disturbances. The restaurant, inspired by the "Misty Lake Toya," is covered in soft materials, evoking a Japanese image with elements like origami and lanterns.

Highlights of WE Hotel Toya

• A designer resort hotel crafted by Kengo Kuma, a master of Japanese architecture
• All rooms feature private open-air baths
• A tranquil setting on the north side of Lake Toya, away from the hot spring town

The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa

The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa, the setting for the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit, is a luxury resort in Hokkaido frequented by global VIPs. The moment you step into this mountaintop hotel, Lake Toya spreads out before your eyes from the lobby. From the guest rooms, you can enjoy views of either the lake or the sea. The hotel boasts six diverse restaurants, including "Michel Bras Toya Japon," the world's first branch of the three-Michelin-starred French restaurant by Michel Bras, as well as the main French dining "Gilligan's Island," the kappo restaurant "Toji Sanka," and the sushi restaurant "Shoan Kogetsu," all offering exquisite dining experiences. Guest rooms include the amenity-rich "Premiere Style" suites and the comfortable "Casual Style" for a more relaxed stay. At "Sanzen," a Japanese-style sukiya-zukuri onsen, you can enjoy views of the spacious garden through the steam, with Lake Toya visible beyond.

Highlights of The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa

• Spectacular views of Lake Toya from the mountaintop
• Enjoy top-class restaurant dining, including Michel Bras
• Experience Toya's nature from "Sanzen," a sukiya-zukuri style onsen

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Toya Sunpalace Resort & Spa

Toya Sunpalace Resort & Spa offers rooms all facing Lake Toya. Popular features include the large communal bath where you can relax while feeling the changing seasons of Lake Toya, and the "Water Land" pool, enjoyable even for small children. It's packed with thrilling attractions like a splash river and water slides! After splashing around in the pool, cool down on a deck chair in the tropical island zone, which evokes a resort atmosphere. The open-air bath, "Infinity Edge Spa," provides a sense of unity with Lake Toya. You can luxuriously enjoy the seasonal scenery of Toya unfolding before your eyes, alongside the overflowing hot spring water.

Highlights of Toya Sunpalace Resort & Spa

• All guest rooms face Lake Toya
• Thrilling pools with splash rivers and water slides
• The "Infinity Edge Spa" offering a sense of unity with Lake Toya

Panoramic View Onsen Ryokan Toya Kohantei

With Lake Toya right in front, Kohantei truly offers a location where you can experience a panoramic view onsen ryokan. The open-air bath 32 meters above ground provides a magnificent view of Lake Toya, which changes its expression with each season. Immerse yourself in the smooth "beauty hot spring" to soothe your body. For meals, we offer a 40-item Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet featuring seasonal ingredients, and various in-room dining options with lake views. Enjoy the rich bounty of mountain and sea alongside the changing seasons and hot springs. The "Fighters Room," which offers goods from the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters players and original DVDs as benefits, is also popular.

Highlights of Panoramic View Onsen Ryokan Toya Kohantei

• Panoramic view of Lake Toya from the open-air bath 32 meters above ground
• 40-item Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet featuring seasonal ingredients
• Fighters Room fully equipped with player merchandise

Toya-ko Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace

The restaurant at Toya-ko Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace reopened in April 2017, featuring a warm space filled with the natural charm of wood and stone. A live kitchen was added, offering freshly made dishes such as stone-oven baked pizza, pasta, and steak. The observation aerial bath on the 8th floor and the wild, rock open-air bath for men both feature 100% natural hot spring water directly from the source. In addition to the infinity bath that merges with Lake Toya, there are also hip baths, pot baths, and footbath terraces. The rooms are decorated in natural colors, primarily green and brown, creating a tranquil atmosphere. From the windows, you can admire the "nothingness" of unspoiled nature.

Highlights of Toya-ko Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace

• Renewed restaurant offers a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes, including steak and pizza
• The 8th-floor panoramic aerial bath is an infinity bath with views of Lake Toya
• Natural-colored guest rooms offer panoramic views of Toya's nature

Summary of Recommended Onsen Ryokan in Lake Toya

We've introduced onsen ryokan and hotels where you can enjoy the hot springs of Lake Toya.

The year 2010 marked exactly 100 years since the volcanic eruption that led to the hot springs. The remnants of the 2000 Mount Usu eruption have become walking trails, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the impact of falling rocks that destroyed buildings and the immense power of the earth that reshaped the landscape. Due to its scientifically valuable features, the area was designated as the "Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark" in 2009, making it Japan's first "Global Geopark." The hot springs, too, are a blessing from the volcano, making it a hot spring resort where you can truly feel the "Earth."

We hope you find an onsen inn that suits your preferences and enjoy the hot springs of Lake Toya!