The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
May 2-4 (2 nights) — Lake Toya
Confirmation: TF46E394E8065 · Cost: ¥179,740 Room: Nonokaze Club Executive Twin (56m²) — with in-room hot spring bath with lake view · Meals: Breakfast + dinner included (Le Vent buffet) See full booking details in Hotels · Fuel shock implications
Location & transit
| Address | 29-1 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station | Toya Station (JR Muroran Line) — ~15 min drive / shuttle |
| Bus | Donan Bus from Toya Station to Toyako Onsen bus terminal (~20 min) |
| Shuttle | Resort offers shuttle service (confirm pickup point) |
| Driving | ~30 min from Hakodate via expressway (if rental car is kept) |
- Arriving from Hakodate (your route): JR Hokuto to Toya Station (~2 hrs), then Donan Bus to Toyako Onsen (
20 min, ¥400) or taxi (¥2,000). The inbound Sapporo shuttle is not relevant for this leg. - Departing to Otaru/Sapporo: Return shuttle departs resort 10:00 → JR Sapporo Station North Exit 12:30. ¥1,000-1,500/person. Book online or call. Only needed if no rental car.
- See fuel shock analysis for car vs. public transport options.
The room — Nonokaze Club Executive Twin
56m² with a separate living area and large windows framing Lake Toya and Nakajima Island. The standout feature: a private hot spring bath right in the room with the same lake view — no booking, no time limit, use it whenever you want.
As a Nonokaze Club guest you're in a separate wing with:
- Private reception — check-in happens in the Club lounge, not the main lobby
- Exclusive lounge with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout your stay
- Views of both Lake Toya and Mt. Yotei from the room
Private hot spring bath in your room, looking out at the lake. Breakfast and dinner included. Exclusive lounge with free food and drinks. You never have to leave the room if you don't want to. Two nights of this.
Useful details
| Check-in | 3:00 PM (at Club lounge) |
| Check-out | 11:00 AM |
| Wi-Fi | Free |
| Parking | Free (if driving) |
| Meals | Breakfast + dinner included (Le Vent buffet) |
| Konbini | Limited — Toyako Onsen town is small. Stock up before arriving. Restaurants within 5 min walk for lunch. |
Onsen & spa
Three bathing areas, all with Lake Toya views:
- TENQOO (rooftop) — panoramic infinity bath. The signature experience — designed to look like the bath extends into the lake.
- EZOFUJI (9F) — indoor panoramic bath with lake views.
- Showa-no-Yu (2F) — retro-style public sento.
All closed 1:30–4:00 AM for cleaning. Also: bedrock bath (ganban-buro) and spa treatments.
The Nonokaze Club Executive Twin includes a private hot spring bath with lake view right in the room — no need for communal bathing or booking the kashikiri-buro. Use whenever you want, no time limit, complete privacy.
The 2 kashikiri-buro rooms (¥4,400/50 min) are also available if you want the larger tub experience with lake views.
Dining
Your booking includes breakfast and dinner at Le Vent (Hokkaido luxury buffet). No need to plan evening meals for May 2 and May 3.
Four options on-site (no lunch service — nearby restaurants for midday):
| Restaurant | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Le Vent | Lake-view buffet | Breakfast 7–10am, dinner 5–9pm |
| N-Vague | French-kaiseki fusion | Limited to 4 groups per night. 9-course dinner with Toya Wagyu. Adults only. |
| Nonokaze Saryo | Private kaiseki | Adults only, private dining room |
| With | Pet-friendly | Separate restaurant |
Only 4 groups per night — calm and intimate. 9-course French-kaiseki fusion with Toya Wagyu and Hokkaido ingredients. ~¥11,000/person upgrade from the included Le Vent buffet. Must book at least 5 days in advance. Adults only. Worth considering for one of the two evenings — the buffet covers the other night.
What to know
- This is remote. Toyako Onsen is a small hot spring town, not a city. That's the point — it's the rest stop in the middle of the Hokkaido leg.
- Dennison's highlight: Lake Toya is a stunning caldera lake surrounded by mountains. Photography opportunities everywhere. Mt. Usu ropeway is nearby for panoramic shots.
- Ryan's highlight: Private hot spring bath in your room, breakfast and dinner included, exclusive Club lounge with free snacks and drinks. Two days of doing absolutely nothing if you want.
- Evening: Toyako Onsen has a nightly fireworks display (late Apr–Oct, 8:45pm from the lake). Visible from the hotel — no need to be in a crowd.
Nearby
- Lake Toya lakefront promenade — walk along the shore, public foot baths
- Mt. Usu Ropeway — volcanic crater views, 10 min drive
- Toyako Visitor Center / Volcano Science Museum — small but interesting, walkable
- Sairo Observatory — panoramic lake viewpoint, requires transport
Previous hotel: Century Marina, Hakodate (Apr 30 - May 2) Next hotel: Granbell Hotel, Otaru (May 4-5)