Spots in Niseko / Lake Toya Area

  • Lake Toya
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    4.5
    527 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abutaguntouyakochou Touyakonsen
    This is the third largest caldera lake in Japan with an area of the ninth largest lake nationally in Shikotsu-Toya National Park. While visitors can experience the magnificence of nature, it is also a hot spring resort with an abundance of hot water and many inns and hotels. It is one of Hokkaido’s most popular resort areas where you can enjoy activities such as pleasure boats, canoes and dairy experiences.

    Breathtaking views and a pleasant drive around the lake. Plenty of places to stop along the way. I suggest stopping at Sobetsu-Cho for the waterfall and also visit the Windsor Hotel Resort. Cherry...

  • Rusutsu Resort
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    4.0
    811 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abutagunrusutsumura Izumikawa 13
    A resort in Rusutsu Village. Rusutsu Resort boasts an array of facilities and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy year-round, including an amusement park and golf course in summer and a ski area in winter. The resort was used for the international media center during the G8 Toyako Hokkaido Summit in 2008. The resort's amusement park was ranked as one of the best in Japan in a 2015 theme park list. Rusutsu Resort has also been introduced as one of the best resorts in the world in international travel magazines.

    Rusutsu Resort Hotel was not what I expected, and was unlike any ski hotel I’d ever seen in Europe or North America. It was more of a village than a hotel, with a lot of rooms, but also several...

  • Niseko View Plaza
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    4.0
    263 Reviews
    Transportation
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Machi Motomachi 77-10
    This rest area is in Niseko Town, Abuta County. The Information Plaza sells works by local artists and craftspeople, as well as local specialties, the Toilet Hall has a view of the splendid Mt. Yotei and the Free Space Hall sells local food ingredients. It's very popular with those in search souvenirs, as well as a break from driving.

    This market sells all sorts of fresh produce like potatoes , jam , vegetables etc . There is a stall that sells cheese egg tarts - 250 yen per piece . Fantastic tarts - must try .

  • Fukidashi Park
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    4.5
    231 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abutagunkyougokuchou Kawanishi
    “Fukidashi Park” constantly emits water from the water table which is water collected from rain falling on Mt. Yotei. It gushes 80,000 tons of water per day with a constant water temperature of about 6.5 degrees throughout the year. Many people visit to draw the water which was chosen as one of a hundred famous waters nationally. There is a collection space to collect the spring water installed for convenience.

    Went there in winter n many parts of the park were closed off. Still able to collect spring water. Good tasting water n clear signs to the spring water source. Its a short 10mins walk from visitor...

  • Rusutsu Resort Amusement Park
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    4.0
    199 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abutagunrusutsumura Izumikawa 13
    An amusement park operating inside Rusutsu Resort. One of the largest amusement parks in Hokkaido, the park has some 60 attractions. This includes eight popular and exciting roller coasters. There are also less stimulating rides for children and those who don't like thrill rides. The park has much more to offer on top of this, including go-carts, a merry-go-round, a mini zoo, garden, and game arcade. There are indoor and outdoor pools, too. The park is closed due to snow in winter, and during this time extra maintenance is conducted on the rides and attractions.

    Took a day trip from Hirafu to ski Rusutsu. Need to book at Welcome center, ¥8600 include bus fare and 1 day ski pass. Good value, considering an All Mountain Pass at Hirafu is about the same. There...

  • Niseko Annupuri Gondola
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    4.0
    119 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Cho Niseko 485
    The gondola runs within the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, and the 10-minute one-way trip takes you from the base of the mountain to the 1,000-meter-high summit, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Yotei, Lake Toya, Mount Usu, and Eruption Bay. You and your dog can also ride together on the gondola if you use a leash or kennel.

    Great little resort easily accessible by bus or you can ski across (weather Pending) from Niseko. A cute stop halfway down the mountain is a cafe where you can have lunch or a drink. Pretty small...

  • Nakayama Pass
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    4.0
    89 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abutagunkimobetsuchou Kawakami 345
    A mountain pass 835 meters above sea level located in Kimobetsu Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido. Located on the border of Sapporo City's Minami Ward, the pass is a major road along National Route 230. Roadside Station Boyonakayama, located at the peak of the pass, is a rest area where drivers can park and take a break. Visitors to the area can also take in the view of Mt. Yotei and the seasonal mountain scenery.

    天気が良く羊蹄山がスッキリ見えました。トイレで小休止、名物揚げ芋は美味しいが少し高くなったなぁ〜しょうがないか!

  • Roadside Station Date Rekishi no Mori
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    4.0
    79 Reviews
    Transportation
    Hokkaido Dateshi Matsugaechou 34-1
    This roadside station is on National Route 37 in Date City, Hokkaido. The fresh produce direct from the farmers often sells out by noon. The Kinki no Izushi, made with mature, high quality kinki rockfish, and Gold Pork are famous. The dining area, Handsome Shokudo, is popular for their Handsome Yaki desserts, with sweet bean paste or cream.

    洞爺湖から室蘭へと向かう道すがら立ち寄りました。なんというか、完全にスーパーですね、ここは。このタイプの道の駅って他だと夕張がそうだったかな。地元物産も扱っていますが、観光客というよりは地元民向けでしょう。

  • Roadside Station 230 Rusutsu
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    4.0
    106 Reviews
    Transportation
    Hokkaido Abutagunrusutsumura Rusutsu 127-191
    This roadside station is located along National Route 230 that runs through Rusutsu-mura. It is placed in a scenic area where you can view Yoteizan, nicknamed Ezo Fuji, from within the facility. The restaurants there have menus that use local ingredients. In addition, at the direct sales store for agricultural, forestry and fishery products, they cheaply offer fresh vegetables harvested in the village as well as processed foods. Rusutsu-mura is known as the setting for the nursery rhyme Akai Kutsu (Red Shoes), and Akai Kutsu Furusato park is located right next to the roadside station 230 Rusutsu. In the park, besides a bathroom corner with a triangular roof where the melody of the children's song Akai Kutsu is played, there is also a bust of the famous pioneer of shiatsu (finger pressure) massage Tokujiro Namikoshi, where many people take commemorative photos.

    豚肉など精肉品卸売市場「どんどん市」の横にある道の駅です。留寿都周辺の特産品が多数販売されていました。個人的には白や緑のアスパラガスは美味しそうに感じました。各野菜売り場には農家さんの顔写真が掲載されていて、農作物作りへの強い思いを感じました。またレストランも併設していました。この周辺で採れた食材が盛り付けられたピザは美味しそうでした。お肉類の購入は隣のどんどん市で、野菜やその他お土産を購入したり...

  • Toya Mizu no Eki
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    3.5
    97 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Toyakocho Toyamachi 100

    Oct 16 Just outside our Lake View Toyo Nonozake Resort is this rustic building. The inside is a combination of a produce market, souvenir shop, tourist information, and toilets. The farmers...

  • NAC Niseko Adventure Center
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    4.0
    72 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abutagunkucchanchou Yamada 179-53
    NAC Niseko Adventure Center is a facility where you can enjoy an array of outside activities in the great outdoors, including rafting and sea kayaking in summer and skiing and snowshoe activities in winter. It also has Japan’s largest climbing area. There is a selection of guides and lessons to accommodate various levels, so even beginners can feel reassured!

    Had a fantastic time snowshoeing in Mount Yotei. Our guide Sam was an absolute delight! Sam was a very patient and pleasant guide. The scenary was breathtaking. The little tea break with tea and...

  • Pure at Niseko Village nature activity center
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    4.0
    61 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Cho Higashiyama Onsen
    An outdoor leisure facility in Niseko Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido, this spot is a place where you can play in the midst of the grand nature of Niseko Village. On the grounds, there is one of the country's biggest slides, as well as sports facilities, tree trekking where you can walk from tree to tree, zipline tours where you slide down a 1.4-kilometer line suspended in air, and many other invigorating activities. It is open for business only in summer from late April to early October. Families can enjoy a full day here.

    The visit was really worth it! My two sons who are 8 and 10 had great fun. My older son who has ASD has always been very cautious with trying new things but the staff there are sooo patient and...

  • Lake Toya Gurutto Sculpture Park
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    4.0
    35 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abutaguntouyakochou Touyakonsen
    A total of 58 sculptures have been arranged in the parks and along the footpaths that run along the shore of Lake Toya (which has a circumference of approximately 43 kilometers). The installation of the sculptures was arranged by the local authorities of Toyako Town and Sobetsu Town, with the aim of creating “an outdoor sculpture park that would bring people and nature together.” Set amidst natural greenery and with the lake as a backdrop, the sculptures seem to take on different moods and “expressions” depending on the weather and the time of year, displaying a unique outdoor beauty.

    5/4に訪問しました。温泉街の湖岸に沿って彫刻がところどころ点在しています。前衛的なものからさまざまですが、ちょうど桜が満開を迎えていて、桜と彫刻がマッチした景色となっていました。温泉街は端から端まで1km以上(2km近く?)あるので、見て回るのは自分の泊まるホテル周辺や、観光船乗り場あたりだけでも良いかと思います。

  • Roadside Station Toyoura
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    3.5
    29 Reviews
    Transportation
    Hokkaido Abutaguntoyourachou Asahichou 65-8
    Roadside station on National Route 37 in Toyoura, Abuta County, Hokkaido. Try the local delicacy Toyoura Strawberry Ice Cream, and check out the exhibition of famous local boxer, Daisuke Naito. The incredibly popular fried scallops are also named after Naito.

    ボクサーの内藤選手の出身地にある道の駅。 規模は小さめですが農産物や総菜・弁当も販売されてました。 地元で採れたホタテの稚貝が安価で販売されており購入してる人を見かけました。 洞爺湖にも近いのでひと息入れるのに丁度よい道の駅だと思います。

  • Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko-cho Arisima 57
    The Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum is dedicated to the works and career of Arishima Takeo, the author of some of the greatest works of modern Japanese literature, including “Kain no Matsuei” (“The Descendants of Cain”) and “Aru Onna” (“A Certain Woman”). The Museum has a book-café, where visitors can enjoy a cup of Niseko’s popular Takano Coffee while browsing the café’s books (which include books by Arishima as well as by other authors) and magazines.

    5/4に訪れました。開館時間を確認しておかなかった自分が悪いのですが、10時開館でした。開館が遅すぎると思うのは自分だけだろうか。それはそれとして、ここからの羊蹄山の眺めは見事なものです。しかたないので写真だけ撮って中は見ずに帰りました。

  • Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum
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    3.5
    31 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Abutaguntouyakochou Touyakonsen 142-130
    The 34th G8 Summit was held at Lake Toya (Toyako) in 2008; one of the main issues discussed at the Summit was measures to address the impact of global warming. The displays at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum include life-sized panels depicting the national leaders who attended the Summit, the tables and chairs used in the Summit meetings, etc. Entrance is free.

    洞爺湖温泉バスターミナルの建物3F、無料です。2008年の洞爺湖サミットで使われた円卓が目立っていました。訪れたのが夕方で、他に数名のお客さんしか見かけませんでした。 また、横でやっていたジオパーク展のほうが、見るのに時間がかかった記憶がありますが、天気が悪い時の貴重な観光スポット候補となりました。

  • Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kira no Yu
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    4.0
    25 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Cho Chuodori 33
    This day-trip bathing facility is located on Kira Street right in front of Niseko Station. The water type is a sodium-chloride hydrogen carbonate springs, and it is believed to be effective for nerve and muscle pain, and sensitivity to cold. You can enjoy the granite outdoor bath and Western-style large public bath, rocky outdoor bath and Japanese-style large public bath, and two large public baths that switch between being men-only and women-only on a daily basis. You can purchase local vegetables and specialty products at the shop.

    浴室は洋風と和風の2種類があり、日替りで男湯、女湯になります。ともにフィンランド式のサウナ風呂と露天風呂が付いています。地元の方も多く、賑わっており、休憩スペースも広く、ゆっくりできます。観光の情報パンフレットが多くおいており、観光客には便利です。

  • Hokkaido Lion Adventure
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko-cho Chuetsu 60-4
    Enjoy the Niseko and Chitose nature with this outdoor tour company. There are various outdoor activities to enjoy, such as rafting, trekking, horse riding, and hot air balloon rides, as well as plenty of workshops where you can try making soba noodles, smoking salmon, making ice cream and caramel, and pottery. The Niseko base is about a three-minute walk from JR Niseko Station. There is a free shuttle bus from Chitose Station to the Chitose base. Advanced booking is required.

    We went beginning of Spring season and yes, maybe not great considering the amount of snow they havent had lately BUT we had an awesome time! Service was great from the first email to flying in the...

  • Good Sports
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    5.0
    17 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Kutchancho Yamada 70-1
    An outdoor activity company enabling customers to experience the natural beauty of Hokkaido. Example activities include canyoning and rafting along the Shiribetsu River, Japan's clearest river, as well as relaxing canoeing and trekking. Rafting is the company's most popular activity. Praised as intense fun for both children and adults, participants work together to control the raft and also get to jump in the river in calm spots. Also nice is the fact the company operates a free shuttle service connecting not only to Kutchan Station but also accommodation facilities in the Niseko area as well.

    They delivered to the accommodation one day in advance so everything was settled in the morning and prepared for a perfect start! With a company of 4 adults and 4 children there were a lot of changes...

  • Abira Town Shika Park Camping Ground
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    3.5
    17 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Yufutsu-gun Abiracho Oiwake Shirakaba 2-1
    These freeform camping sites are located inside Shika Park. The camp is equipped with cooking area, running water toilets, and other facilities. Popular with people of all ages, the campsite also has a barbecuing area and a wide variety of play equipment such as the playground for small kids, the adventure playground, health equipment.

    追分駅の西側で、長い通路が直線に延びているのと、芝生広場の三角建屋が印象的。それにしても、こんなに街の近隣ににうっそうとした木立や、目にしみるような緑豊かな芝生もあるとはうらやましい限り。

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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