Question 1

Where is the Lakehouse at Toyako?

Accepted Answer

The Lakehouse at Toyako is situated on the northern side of Lake Toya in western Hokkaido, Japan. Lake Toya (Toyako in Japanese 洞爺湖) is located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, within the Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark region. With hiking and nature trails, water sports and just 25 minutes from Rusutsu Ski Resort (ルスツ), Lakehouse at Toyako is one of the most exclusive lakeside retreats in Hokkaido.

Question 2

How do I get to the Lakehouse from the airport?

Accepted Answer

Getting to the Lakehouse by car:
 
Distance from Airport: 106km           Drive Time: approximately 2 hours
 
GPS Coordinates: 42.641210, 140.858667
 
Head north towards Lake Shikotsu take route 36 to Lake Shikotsu-Dori. Turn left at 錦町3 intersection onto route 16 towards  Lake Shikotsu –Dori. Then, turn left on to highway 453. Turn right onto highway 276. Continue to follow highway 276 to Kimobetsu (About 53.5km) turn left onto highway 230. Turn left onto route 66 and travels approx. 6.5 km then turn left at traffic lights onto route 132. On route 132, travel approx. 2km you will pass the Toyamizube No Sato Takarada Camping Ground sign, 100 meters after, just before reaching the bridge turn right and keep driving along the river (500 meters) until you reach Lakehouse at Toyako.
 
Getting to the Lakehouse by private transfer:
 
Book your private transfer service (Skyexpress) to Lakehouse At Toyako
https://www.skyexpress.jp
 
How to book on Skyexpress website?
 
Step 1: Select Pickup Location “Airport New Chitose” then select the Place “Domestic Terminal or International Terminal”.
 
Step 2: Select Drop off Location ”Toya” then select the Place ”Lakehouse at Toyako”
 
Step 3: Choose Vehicle Type and number of passengers.
 
Alternatively, please contact us for local chinese/ japanese speaking bus transfer

Getting to the Lakehouse by train:
 
New Chitose Airport (via Minami-Chitose) to JR Toya station.
 
JR Chitose Line / Muroran Main Line Limited Express approx. 90min. Take train from Airport station to Minami Chitose station (3 minutes) Change trains to JR Toya on Muroran Main line. Get off at JR Toya station Taxi to Lakehouse at Toyako.
 
http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
 
Getting to the Lakhouse by local bus:
 
Take express train to Sapporo Station. Change to Donan bus at bus terminal from “Sapporo JR Station” to “Toya Mizuno Eki”.

Booking required, can be booked up to 120 minutes before.
https://www.donanbus.co.jp/map/sap_toyako/?hp_lang=en
 
Time Schedule from Sapporo Station to “ Toya Mizuno Eki” bus stop:
10:10-12:29, 14:10-16:29, 16:10-18:39, 17:10-19:29. (Schedule subject to change)
 
Time Schedule from “Toya Mizuno Eki” to Sapporo Station bus stop:
7:24-9:54, 9:49-12:10, 12:29-14:50, 17:29-19:50. (Schedule subject to change)

Question 3

What is the average temperature and weather in Toyako?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Can you see the fireworks In Onsen Town from the Lakehouse?

Accepted Answer

You cannot see the fireworks from the Lakehouse. If you would like to see the fireworks, we recommend renting a car to drive to Onsen Town.

Question 5

How far is Onsen Town from the Lakehouse?

Accepted Answer

Onsen Town is a 25 minute drive from the Lakehouse.