The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
Located within the Nonokaze Resort alongside beautiful Lake Toya this top tier onsen is probably one of, if not, the best on all of Hokkaido. The exclusivity of this onsen will be for you to determine. On an attempt to go skiing in the vicinity of Lake Toya, we were met with below average snowfall accumulation. And if you can’t ski there’s only really 1 other thing to do with your time, and that is to onsen!
The onsen takes up the top 2 floors of the hotel and offers spectacular views of Lake Toya, a volcanic caldera lake which emerged through an eruption 110,000 years ago. The floor to ceiling windows allow you to take in the entirety of the beautiful lakescape and the top-floor open-air infinity hot pool is quite something. A massive indoor area laid with the finest granite stone and showers and pools as far as the eye could see. Choose between classic hot pools or ones infused with teas and fruits. Extremely clean and well kept. A must visit if you are in the area and bold enough to test your luck.
Overall Rating: 5/5
Authenticity Rating: 3.5/5
Amenities:
Hotel
Restaurant
Blow dryer
Hair combs
Scale
Cotton swabs
Water Temp: Perfect
Vibe: Modern and upscale with but still maintaining a somewhat traditional onsen vibe
Rules: Play it cool
Price:
Free*
Features:
Indoor pools
Natural open air pool
Tea infused pools
Jacuzzi tubs
Cold pool
Large Sauna
Large steam room
