Lake Tōya, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Name: Lake Tōya
Address: Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Japan

#2 among attractions in Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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Lake Tōya is a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is part of "Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark" which joins in Global Geoparks Network. The stratovolcano of Mount Usu lies on the southern rim of the caldera. The lake is nearly circular, being 10 kilometers in diameter from east–west and 9 kilometers from north–south. The town of Tōyako comprises most of the area surrounding the lake and the town of Sōbetsu is located on the eastern side. ()

Local name: 洞爺湖 Area: 27.31 mi²Length: 6.21 miWidth: 5.59 miMaximum depth: 591 ftElevation: 262 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°34'44"N, 140°51'14"E

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Lake Tōya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shōwa-shinzan, Mount Usu, Usuzan Ropeway, Toyako.

2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Shōwa-shinzan, Shikotsu-Toya National Park
66 min walk • Shōwa-shinzan is a volcanic lava dome in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan, next to Mount Usu. The mountain was created between 28 December 1943 and September 1945.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Usu, Shikotsu-Toya National Park
69 min walk • Mount Usu is an active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan. It has erupted four times since 1900: in 1910, 1944–45, August 7, 1977, and on March 31, 2001. To the north lies Lake Tōya.
2.7 miS
Aerial tramway
Usuzan Ropeway, Shikotsu-Toya National Park
69 min walk • The Usuzan Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Sōbetsu, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort. Opened in 1965, the line climbs Mount Usu, the active volcano in Shikotsu-Tōya National Park.
1.9 miSW
Town
Toyako
49 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Toyako is the Usuzan Ropeway, which takes visitors on a scenic journey to the summit of Mount Usu. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the lake and the surrounding landscapes, as well as explore the otherworldly...
1.4 miS
Locality
Sōbetsu
37 min walk • One of the main attractions in Sōbetsu is the picturesque Lake Toya, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and surrounding lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the lake, take a relaxing walk along the shore, or simply soak in the...

Lake Tōya, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Facts and practical information

Lake Tōya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shōwa-shinzan, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Mount Usu, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Usuzan Ropeway, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Toyako

Sōbetsu