Lake Toya

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Lake Toya Tickets & Tours

Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip
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Tours • From Sapporo

Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip

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Popular Noboribetsu Must-Visit Day Tour in Hokkaido: Lake Toya & Showa-shinzan & Hell Valley & Lake Shikotsu Illumination (Optional Snowmobile Experience, Multiple Routes Available)
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Popular Noboribetsu Must-Visit Day Tour in Hokkaido: Lake Toya & Showa-shinzan & Hell Valley & Lake Shikotsu Illumination (Optional Snowmobile Experience, Multiple Routes Available)

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Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour - Departing from Sapporo (English / Chinese Guide)
Tours • From Sapporo

Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour - Departing from Sapporo (English / Chinese Guide)

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CZK 1,169.79
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Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)
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Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)

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Hokkaido Lake Toya Observation Deck & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch & Mount Usu & Lake Hill Farm Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo)
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Hokkaido Lake Toya Observation Deck & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch & Mount Usu & Lake Hill Farm Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo)

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Hokkaido Hill Buddha, Noboribetsu Jigokudani, and Lake Toya Small Group Tour | Departing from Sapporo | Driver-Guide Service with Optional Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
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Departing from Sapporo - Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Volcano Day Tour
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Tours • From Sapporo

Departing from Sapporo - Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Volcano Day Tour

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CZK 688.89
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Hokkaido Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Toya Day Tour | Mt. Usu Ropeway and Bear Ranch | Summer Jozankei and Winter Snow Park | Departing from Sapporo
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Sapporo, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya One-Day Winter Adventure with Lunch
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Sapporo, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya One-Day Winter Adventure with Lunch

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CZK 482.25
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Sapporo Departure: Day Trip to Big Buddha, Jozankei, Lake Toya & Noboribetsu: Volcano/Lake View/Winter Snowmobiling
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Sapporo Departure: Day Trip to Big Buddha, Jozankei, Lake Toya & Noboribetsu: Volcano/Lake View/Winter Snowmobiling

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Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk & Forest Elf Terrace Night Tour
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Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk & Forest Elf Terrace Night Tour

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4.8 / 5
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CZK 1,487.99
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Where to stay in Lake Toya

Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta
Hotels • Usu

Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta

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The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
Hotels • Abuta

The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort

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ATTA Toya  - Lake Resort
Hotels • Usu

ATTA Toya - Lake Resort

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5.0 / 5
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CZK 3,757.05
Hotel Premium Lake Toya
Hotels • Abuta

Hotel Premium Lake Toya

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Lake Toya Lodge Sigra
Hotels • Abuta

Lake Toya Lodge Sigra

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3.9 / 5
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Hotels • Abuta

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4.7 / 5
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LAKE TOYA MOON HILLS
Hotels • Abuta

LAKE TOYA MOON HILLS

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LAKE TOYA PREMIUM CABIN
Hotels • Abuta

LAKE TOYA PREMIUM CABIN

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CZK 10,915.06
Lake Toya Hillside House
Hotels • Abuta

Lake Toya Hillside House

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Lake Toya and Nakajima
Hotels • Abuta

Lake Toya and Nakajima

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Lake Toya Terrace House
Hotels • Abuta

Lake Toya Terrace House

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Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace
Hotels • Abuta

Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace

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Transport to & from Lake Toya

Furano & Biei & Lake Toya & Noboribetsu & Niseko & Hakodate & Otaru & Shakotan (Depart from Sapporo)
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Furano & Biei & Lake Toya & Noboribetsu & Niseko & Hakodate & Otaru & Shakotan (Depart from Sapporo)

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Sapporo Car Rental with Driver: Biei, Furano, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya
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Sapporo Car Rental with Driver: Biei, Furano, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya

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Sapporo Car Rental with Driver to Jozankei/Otaru/Lake Toya/Lake Shikotsu
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Car charters • Sapporo (From Sapporo)

Sapporo Car Rental with Driver to Jozankei/Otaru/Lake Toya/Lake Shikotsu

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Noboribetsu/ Toyako - Rusutsu/ Niseko Shuttle Bus
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Noboribetsu/ Toyako - Rusutsu/ Niseko Shuttle Bus

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CZK 796.05
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Sapporo Car Rental with Driver to Furano/Biei/Lake Toya/Noboribetsu/Niseko/Otaru/Shakotan
Car charters • Hokkaido

Sapporo Car Rental with Driver to Furano/Biei/Lake Toya/Noboribetsu/Niseko/Otaru/Shakotan

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Sapporo Car Rental | Rent a car for Beer Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Clock Tower
Car rentals • Chitose

Sapporo Car Rental | Rent a car for Beer Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Clock Tower

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Toya to Sapporo - Express Train Ticket
Train tickets • Usu

Toya to Sapporo - Express Train Ticket

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Sapporo to Toya - Express Train Ticket
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Sapporo to Toya - Express Train Ticket

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Chitose|New Chitose Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Chitose

Chitose|New Chitose Airport Private Airport Transfer

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Chitose car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Chitose

Chitose car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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Lake Toya Reviews

Cheung ****************
2026-10-25 09:34:41
Fantastic 5.0
Traveling around Hokkaido can be a bit inconvenient, so joining a tour is the best way to visit scenic spots in the countryside. The departure point at the North Exit of Sapporo Station is very easy to find. This time, I joined a tour with PST, led by Hikaru (the guide in the yellow hat). He is fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, and shared a wealth of knowledge about Hokkaido and its local cuisine throughout the trip. His explanations on the bus were very thorough. He spoke in both Mandarin and English, making sure neither group was left out, and delivered them in a lively, engaging, and attentive manner. Hikaru also proactively offered to take photos for everyone, finding the best angles for the tour members. At the souvenir shop, Hikaru introduced the most delicious and useful items without any hard selling. Before leaving, he even handed out drugstore discount coupons. There were 47 people in our group, but everyone was friendly and punctual, and the bus seats were very comfortable. We visited five different attractions in one day, all of which were stunning and featured autumn foliage. It is definitely worth a visit. At only 7,000 yen, this tour is an incredible value with high cost-performance. I highly recommend it to everyone!
NURIZZATI ***************************
2026-07-04 14:58:53
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide, Alex, was great and helped to take photos of many of us. He also shared bits and pieces of information about the attractions we went to in English and Chinese. The timings allocated for each attraction was also just nice. For those without transport, this was worth the money.
Klook 用戶
2026-10-24 13:31:49
Fantastic 5.0
All the spots we visited were gorgeous! Our tour guide, Xiao Weng, was also wonderful. He introduced the attractions, gave advice on what to buy and how to make the most of our time, and more. I was originally hesitating between this and another package that included Makkari Village to see Mount Yotei, but I didn't expect that I'd get to see Mount Yotei from the TOYA Observatory today anyway! It was stunning and gave me such a pleasant surprise 🫶🏻 Also, Cape Chikyu is truly worth visiting, though it seems less common in other tour packages. You can see from the videos how calm and gentle the color of the sea is 🫶🏻 Plus, there was actually a refrigerator on the bus! But I left my white pudding behind in the car 🤣 Good thing I was able to contact the staff immediately via WhatsApp. Their customer service was great and their response time was super fast. Highly recommended overall!
Marion *******
2026-08-20 08:23:35
Fantastic 5.0
I took the trip with hide cai. I liked the pace and the sites were what I wanted to see. The tour guide spoke English well and was able to provide valuable information about the sites that we visited. The weather also cooperated today and we did not encounter any rain.
Chakarat ******
2026-10-21 06:29:39
Fantastic 5.0
I was very impressed with this trip. The tour guide took great care of us, was friendly, and managed time exceptionally well, allowing us to visit a wide variety of places. Each location was beautiful and very interesting. The only downside was that it rained the entire way; however, seeing the mountains and nature covered in mist turned out to be beautiful and charming in its own way. It was a truly memorable experience.
Klook User
2026-09-19 00:54:47
Fantastic 5.0
I thought I booked my tour for the 15th, but I found out it was for the 17th (I planned to leave for Biei on the 17th). I talked to the guide, Joy, and she was able to make exception for me to join the group for the 15th. Joy was an amazing guide, full of enthusiaism and humor. I was the only English participant and she took the time to go over the details one on one. Nothing felt rushed. Would recommend Joy as your tour guide any day.
Choon ********
2026-09-19 10:13:02
Fantastic 5.0
We had a wonderful day trip exploring Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Mount Usu, and the Bear Ranch. A huge shoutout to our guide, Lucy, who was so informative and went out of her way to help us get some wonderful photos. The sights were a real highlight and made for a fantastic day out. The only minor drawback was the transport, as the bus felt a bit cramped for a long-distance journey. Making the seating a bit more spacious would make the ride much more comfortable, but overall it was a really memorable experience thanks to Lucy and the amazing itinerary!
Heloise ******
2026-05-05 23:36:22
Fantastic 5.0
If you are someone who wants to take their time in one place, this tour isn’t for you. it’s fast-paced and you can visit a lot of places in one day. I especially appreciate the discount tickets that shops hand you when you get off the bus. (I think it was a special discount ticket for those on tour buses). Mila explained the background of the places we went to and recommended go-to-places around Hokkaido.
Maurice ******
2026-05-02 06:38:29
Fantastic 5.0
I do enjoy this tour and highly recommend in you want to explore different area/places within Sapporo. I much better enjoy this compared to yesterday cherryblossom full day tour. Our tour guide Xixi also knowledgeable with the area and appreciate that she emphasize the time to go back in our bus. She also take good picture of me. The weather was also nice which added with the good tour. Perhaps will go back here with Fam and book this tour again. Thank you Klook 🥰

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What to know about Lake Toya

Located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Lake Toya is a stunning caldera lake in Hokkaido, Japan, formed by ancient volcanic activity. It’s famous for its clear, ice-free waters even in winter, and the majestic Mount Usu, an active volcano that last erupted in 2000. When you visit, you can relax in Toyako Onsen, explore the lakeside trails, or take a sightseeing cruise to Nakajima Island at the lake’s center. There are also tons of opportunities for fishing, camping, and even attending a fireworks festival that lasts over 180 days. Plan your trip now and book your Lake Toya activities, hotels, and tours for an exciting getaway in Hokkaido.
Lake Tōya, Hokkaido, Japan

Things to do in Lake Toya

Cruise Around the Lake

Hop aboard a sightseeing cruise from the Toyako Onsen pier to explore the serene waters of Lake Toya and its central Nakajima Islands. You'll enjoy incredible views of Mount Usu and the surrounding Shikotsu-Toya National Park scenery.

Visit Mount Usu and Showa Shinzan

Take the Usuzan Ropeway for panoramic views of the lake and the volcano, Mount Usu. Nearby, you can also visit Showa Shinzan, a volcanic dome that rose from farmland in the 1940s---one of Japan's youngest volcanoes.

Relax at Toyako Onsen

The Toyako Onsen area offers numerous lakeside baths and ryokan (Japanese inns) with healing mineral waters. It's the perfect place to unwind, especially in the evening when the Toyako Fireworks Festival lights up the night sky.

Explore Silo Observatory

Located on the western side of the lake, the Silo Observatory provides a sweeping 360° view of Lake Toya, Mount Usu, and the Nakajima Islands. It's a must-visit photo stop and also a launch point for activities like paragliding and camping.

Hike or Cycle Around the Lake

The lake's perimeter trail stretches about 40 km, offering scenic hiking and cycling routes. You can rent a bike near the Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal and enjoy peaceful views of the lakeshore, especially during summer and early autumn.

Tips Before Visiting Lake Toya

Plan Around the Fireworks Season

Visit between late April and late October to experience the nightly Lake Toya Fireworks Festival, one of Japan's longest-running displays. Many hotels offer rooms with lake views so you can watch from your balcony.

Bring Layers and Comfortable Shoes

Weather in Hokkaido can change quickly, especially near the lake and mountain. Pack layers, and wear sturdy shoes for hiking, camping, or exploring volcanic trails.

Travel by Train and Bus for Easy Access

From Sapporo or New Chitose Airport, take the JR Limited Express to Toya Station, then a Donan Bus to Toyako Onsen. Buses are frequent and stop at most major hotels.

Popular Attractions Near Lake Toya

Mount Usu

Just a 15-minute drive from Toyako Onsen, Mount Usu is a volcano with accessible craters, hiking trails, and an observation deck offering panoramic views of the lake and Pacific Ocean. It's one of Japan's most famous geological sites.

Showa Shinzan

Located near Mount Usu, Showa Shinzan is a volcano that emerged in the 1940s. You can visit its observation area or take the Usuzan Ropeway nearby to get breathtaking views of both Lake Toya and Mount Usu. It's roughly 20 minutes from Lake Toya by car.

Sobetsu Park

Sobetsu Park is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot overlooking Lake Toya and Mount Usu. Visit in late spring to see over 8,000 cherry trees in bloom, or in autumn for fiery red and gold foliage. The park is about 25 minutes from Lake Toya by car.