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Lake Toya (Toyako)	# 53   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Lake Toya (Toyako) is part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. In addition to the lake itself, the Toyako region features hot springs and an active volcano, Mount Usu, which last erupted in the year 2000. The area also offers many fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities. The picturesque lake was chosen as the location of the the G8 summit which Japan hosted from July 7 to 9, 2008. The leaders of the world's eight major industrialized democracies met at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa.

Attractions

Lake Toya

1  Showa Shinzan A young volcano standing next to Usuzan. User rating: 83/100 (15 votes) Visited by: 29 users  2  Usuzan Ropeway Leading close to the top of Mount Usu. User rating: 83/100 (8 votes) Visited by: 19 users  3  Usuzan West Craters User rating: 80/100 (7 votes) Visited by: 14 users Newly created by the year 2000 eruption.  4  Toyako Onsen User rating: 78/100 (20 votes) Visited by: 35 users Touristy hot spring resort.

Nearby Attractions

1  Noboribetsu Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort. User rating: 84/100 (56 votes) Visited by: 107 users  2  Lake Shikotsu Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo. User rating: 82/100 (12 votes) Visited by: 22 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Lake Toya. About transportation in Japan

Tours and Packages

Free Plan Hokkaido Luxury Hotel Stay Two nights' stay in a Junior Suite at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa and a 1-night stay in Sapporo.

News and Reports

Shikotsu-Toya Autumn Color Report October 14, 2009

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