EndTwo days one night trip to Hakodate, HokkaidoAfter that, take JR Hokkaido to Lake Toya at the next stop, stay at the Toya 観光ホテル Hotel, which is equipped with comfortable hot spring facilities, and visit tourist attractions with beautiful lake views.As usual, I can’t wait to go to the pier of Lake Toya and take the Nakajima sightseeing cruise on the Lake Toya Steamboat to see the beautiful scenery of the lake.
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Lake Toya is located in the southwestern part of Hokkaido. It is a lake formed by a volcanic eruption about 11 years ago. In the center of the lake are four islands, one large, three small, and they are collectively called Nakajima.Lake Toya’s sightseeing boats are operated by the Toya Lake Steamship Company. They provide two sightseeing routes. One is the "Nakajima Sightseeing Cruise" route between the shore of the lake and Nakajima (Ekimae Pier-Nakajima), and the other is the "Fireworks Sightseeing Boat" limited in summer. "route. (Toyako Steamboat:Ship introduction.Operating hours and costs）
We took the JR from Hakodate in the morning and arrived at Lake Toya until after noon. After checking-in at the hotel, we immediately walked to the boarding point behind the hotel.Because the boat operates every 30 minutes during summer, it is possible to board the boat soon.Originally thinking about whether to take the fireworks sightseeing boat at night, but considering that there are delicious Japanese food waiting for us in the evening, and we can also enjoy the fireworks and take pictures on the shore, so I decided to experience the Nakajima sightseeing boat in the evening. !
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▲ The inner cabin of Yotei and Happiness is relatively simple, and there is no restaurant.If you are not afraid of the wind, you usually go on the top of the boat to enjoy the scenery!
▲ The small shop in the cabin sells some light food and souvenirs.
▲ The lakes in Japan are always so peaceful and beautiful. There are not many boats coming and going on the lake.
▲ The one-way boat journey is only about 25 minutes, so let’s enjoy the scenery from the top of the boat!
▲ The calm lake surface should not cause serious discomfort when most people take a boat.
▲ On the right is the smallest of the four small islands.
Introduction to Lake Toya Steamboat
Boat fee
- Nakajima Sightseeing Cruise: 1,420 yen/round trip for adults, 710 yen/round trip for children
- Fireworks sightseeing boat: 1,600 yen/adult, 800 yen/child
Operating hours
- 夏季航期：08:00-16:30，每30分鐘【4月下旬 – 10月底】
- 冬季航期：09:00-16:00，每60分鐘【11月 – 4月初】
- 煙火觀賞船：20：30左右出發【4/28-10/31期間營運】
Lake Toya Steamship currently has four ships: ESPOIR (エスポアール), Happiness (こうふく), Yotei (ようてい), and high-speed 2000 ships.The largest ESPOIR is the fireworks viewing boat, which can carry 700 passengers and has a space that can provide formal dining services.This evening, we took the Nakajima Sightseeing Cruise Route and took the boat named Yotei, which can carry more than 500 passengers and only has a small shop.
The entire Lake Toya has eight scenic spots, namely Yainki, Zaida, Naka Toya, Takigami, Zhuangdi Hot Spring, Toyako Hot Spring, Tsukiura, Fushendo, Nakajima, etc. The lakeside and Nakajima are marked with standing signs, adding a lot of poetry and painting.At that time, no one was there to explain, nor did they know the origin of the names of these sceneries. In fact, you don't need to care too much about the origin of these sceneries. You can experience the scenery of Lake Toya by yourself, which can bring a lot of tranquility.
▲ The sheep hoof we got on board.
▲ The pier on the shore of Nakajima Island, on the left is the disembarkation point, you can stay for 30, 60, 90 minutes according to your own wishes, of course you have to catch the last boat.
▲ The water area next to the pier, the calm and clean water of the lake, children can enjoy themselves.
▲ This is the case with the scenic spots along the shore. It can be said to be monotonous, but it is good for people to simply take a walk. There are few but noisy atmospheres in many sightseeing places.
▲ The only eight scenery stand on Nakajima ─ Nakajima.
▲ On the left is the Great Black God, in the center is the God of Learning, and on the right is the God of Ebisu.
▲ The god of learning.
▲ If time permits, you can go deep into the forest and take a forest bath with deer.
▲ There is only one shop on Nakajima that sells simple pasta meals and local specialties.
▲ The furnishings in the store are very simple, and the function table is even simpler. In the evening, only noodles were left to order.
▲ Soba noodles with fried food.
▲Simple udon noodles, for the hungry, we experience simple happiness.
▲ It's so fun to see ice cream after dinner!
▲ The mother white bird is hatching eggs, and we dare not alarm the mother bird quietly.
▲ The Forest Museum in Nakajima, you must purchase a ticket to visit it.
▲ The last boat departing from Nakajima is at 16:00, remember to grasp the time, otherwise you will have to spend the night on the island!
▲ Waiting for the ship at the pier, ready to leave Nakajima!
▲ The Happiness ship docked at the other side of the pier, look at the scenery under the sun, is it beautiful?
▲ Say goodbye to the birds on the lake, we are also ready to go back ashore!
▲Walking along the shore of the lake is really pleasant.
▲ "Donglong no Yu" by the lake bank is a free-to-use footbath. You can take a bath while looking at the lake view directly in front.
▲ The best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery under the mutual reflection of the sun and the lake is to sit on the shore of the lake and not move! ^^
Tour map of Lake Toya Nakajima
After we stopped and eaten at Lake Toya this time, the trip went to Sapporo immediately, so in the evening, we went to take the Toya Lake Cruise, and we took the last boat to return. We could only take a walk on the shore to see the Great Black God, The god of learning.In fact, the area of Nakajima is quite large. If you can go there early in the morning, you can go deeper into the center of the island for a forest bath and picnic, which will be a more pleasant itinerary.
source:Lake Toya Steamboat Official Website
Steamboat on Lake Toya.Nakajima sightseeing cruise.Fireworks viewing boat
- Address: 〒049-5721 Toyako Hot Spring 29, Toyako Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido
- Phone: +81 142-75-2137
- Fax: +81 142-75-2653
- Official website: http://www.toyakokisen.com/
