Passing through the corridor to the entrance, the view of Lake Toya beyond the lake creates an exciting anticipation for the wonderful hotel life that awaits. In the lounge, from 3 pm to 6 pm, there is a service offering mini canned beer, soft drinks, dried fruits, chocolates, rice crackers, and persimmon-flavored snacks. Since I brought my own wine to enjoy in the room, I received figs, raisins, and persimmon-flavored snacks. Bottled water is available not only in the room but also in front of the sauna room in the large communal bath area and inside the fitness room, so there is no need to worry about water. The fitness room also provides towels, a convenient service. The outdoor bath in the large communal bath is of the infinity type. The tub is deep, but there are some areas where you can sit and enjoy the view comfortably. The hot spring water temperature was just right, and I ended up taking a long soak. The room was a corner terrace room with a hot spring outdoor bath. I thought the terrace was corner-shaped when I made the reservation, but it is only available on the Lake Toya side. Since the room was on the 7th floor, there were no rooms above, and the sky was clearly visible. The washroom and shower booth area have floor heating, keeping your feet warm, a nice amenity. For dinner and breakfast, I dined at the water terrace dining "The Toya." In the dimly lit ambiance with fires burning around, it created a lovely atmosphere. When I ordered a glass of wine, the staff asked for my preference and selected a suitable one for me. I ordered white and red wines to match the meal, and they were spot on. As a service, they sliced the Jamón serrano in front of me, which paired well with the wine. The table attendant checked the progress of the meal and served it at a pleasant pace. The lovely smile and service of the foreign female staff were impressive. Each dish for dinner was prepared with care. The charcoal-grilled Toya beef with cherry wood chips aroma and burdock sauce was a highlight. The sauce for the vinegar dish may have had a bit too much basil flavor. My favorite was the rice cooked with Pacific saury. The savory flavor of the saury made me go for seconds. One thing that caught my attention was that many dishes for dinner and breakfast required peeling shellfish such as shrimp and crab. It made me a bit self-conscious. One thing that personally bothered me was that the vinegar dish for dinner came with snow crab legs that I wished had been pre-cut for easier peeling, and the dessert consisted only of ice cream sandwich and grapes, which felt a bit lacking. I would have liked another dessert option or something to accompany the ice cream. After dinner, I enjoyed the fireworks display over Lake Toya. I went out to the terrace, enjoyed the figs from the lounge with wine, and watched the fireworks. It was a moment of happiness. In the morning, I woke up a bit early and saw a beautiful sunrise. I made coffee and enjoyed it on the terrace. The view was breathtaking. The breakfast tofu was delicious, and with so many side dishes, I couldn't help but have seconds of rice. I was completely satisfied from the morning. The buffet is also available at Sun Palace, where I stayed, but when I come back, I will choose to dine at "The Toya" again. It was a wonderful hotel that I will definitely visit again.

I have used the Sun Palace restaurant 7-8 times, but this is my first time at the newly renovated Lakeside Inn. The reviews here seem to be a mix of The Toyako for water terrace dining and Shinrin Dining. I actually made a mistake in my earlier post, the Lakeside Inn restaurant is The Toyako, and the buffet style dining at Lakeside Inn is Shinrin Dining. I opted for the half buffet at Shinrin Dining. Compared to the buffet restaurant Palacio at Sun Palace, dining here was much more relaxed. I only took a photo of the main dish, but it was similar to what others have posted. Palacio has a much wider variety of dishes. Maybe that's why I felt a bit unsatisfied. After dinner, we always head to the bar at Sun Palace to enjoy some reasonably priced Cremant while watching the fireworks. We don't spend much time in our room, so this is our usual style. When it comes to buffet accommodations, I prefer the Forest Song or Water Song. The highlights of this inn were the hot spring in the open-air bath, the integration with the lake, the mystical steam, the complimentary drinks at the library lounge, and the cleanliness of the rooms.

I moved to the main building and had a half buffet at the restaurant "Shinrin Dining". I didn't really feel like eating anything and I didn't like the noisy atmosphere. I deeply regret not choosing a Japanese kaiseki meal at The Toyako. Next time I stay, I will definitely go for the Japanese kaiseki meal! However, no matter where I eat, I have to move to the main building... The only thing that left an impression at this hotel is the great view from the bath in the large public bath!

The Hokkaido resident discount is great!! I had zero expectations, but the room was fantastic and the buffet was surprisingly delicious!! I feel like my stomach is going to burstーー \(//∇//)\ \(//∇//)\ \(//∇//)\ \(//∇//)\ \(//∇//)\ \(//∇//)\ \(//∇//)\

I stayed at this hotel when I visited Lake Toya. The view of Lake Toya from the room is really beautiful. You can also enjoy the scenery while soaking in the outdoor hot spring bath in the room. The large communal bath is designed like an infinity pool, offering a stunning view of Lake Toya as well. At night, you can see fireworks over Lake Toya during certain times of the year. It was truly a wonderful hotel with a fantastic location. The only downside was the half-buffet meal... Other than that, the staff were all very friendly and it was a great experience.

Half buffet. The butter-grilled abalone was delicious. The buffet itself was average with no special feeling. It was just delicious at a normal level. I visited Lake Toya. The hotel here has rooms with a lake view and hot springs! In conclusion, everything except the meal was wonderful haha The view of Lake Toya from the room is amazing, with Nakajima Island right in front. There is a sofa on the terrace, so you can lie down on the sofa and enjoy the lake view... It was an extremely luxurious time. In the summer, you can see the fireworks held every day from this terrace! The boat moves while launching fireworks, so in the latter half, the fireworks explode right in front of you, and the sound resonates in your heart. And the large public bath. The bath, which has become like an infinity pool, is 1.2 meters deep! You can rest your chin on the edge of the bath and leisurely gaze at Lake Toya while soaking in the bath. It feels like you can stay in the bath forever. In the lounge on the first floor, there is also a beer service, making it a very luxurious experience. It was the best. And now, the issue of the meal haha It's a half buffet, where ready-made items are set up at the beginning, and then you can go pick what you like. It's not bad at all haha But it's not like the high-class cuisine you would expect from a luxury hotel. The ingredients and cooking methods are like those commonly found in buffets. For example, the beef curry is slightly modified from "that" taste that is often found in buffet restaurants. The steak is a bit tough and lacks flavor. Even though they are cooked right in front of you, they put out a large amount of meat, so it ends up getting cold. The sauce is also ordinary. The shrimp fry was big and delicious, but not because the shrimp was big, but because the batter was thick haha The seasoning of this batter is good, and I think this is what makes it tasty, but unfortunately, the shrimp itself is not that big, so it's a bit disappointing. The dessert cakes also give off the impression of typical buffet cakes, with no special feeling at all. In this way, it looks like a luxurious buffet at first glance, but when you taste it, it's just delicious at a normal level. It's a shame that the room, bath, and everything else was wonderful, but the meal was just average.

A nice inn located by Lake Toya, separate from the Sun Palace. The meals are served at the Sun Palace, but the venue is quiet and allows you to enjoy the buffet. The quality of each dish at the buffet is high and satisfying. I regret that my stomach is not big enough. The scallops from Lake Toya are huge. The shrimp fry is also big. The steak is tender. And so on. In addition to the buffet, a hot pot is prepared at the table, and the Uni Yanagawa hot pot style was delicious. Most importantly, the dessert selection was excellent. After getting full, watching the fireworks from the room's open-air bath was amazing. I will definitely stay here again.

This time, I went to Lake Toya Onsen. It is a separate building of Sun Palace Resort & Spa, which opened in August 2019. All rooms have a lake view and an outdoor hot spring bath. Check-in is done in a lounge overlooking Lake Toya. Each room is stocked with small canned beers, juices, coffee, nuts, chocolates, and guests are free to bring them to their rooms. It would be nice if they were already placed in each room's fridge. There are only 4 types of rooms available. The Corner Terrace Room has windows on the side as well as a relaxation chair. The view of the lake and Mount Yotei, known as Ezo Fuji, is amazing, and there is even a white sofa on the terrace. It would be pleasant during warm weather. The hot spring bath has no glass windows, allowing you to directly see outside in a semi-open-air setting. The large communal bath is designed in an infinity style, spreading the bath on three levels like terraced rice fields, seamlessly blending with the lake. Since each room has its own hot spring bath, even when fully booked, you can enjoy it without crowding. For dinner, I chose the plan at the Water Terrace Dining "The Toya". You can also enjoy the view of the lake through the large window in front of you. The dishes included: (Appetizer) Mountain vegetables and kelp with roe, (Seasonal Dish) Dancing Botan shrimp from Funka Bay, (Warm Dish) Cherry blossom-scented chawanmushi with silver sauce, (Sashimi) Ice-covered spring four-point assortment, (Hot Pot) Yezo sea urchin and white fish in Yanagawa-style hot pot, (Palate Cleanser) Hand-rolled sushi of Yezo sea urchin and local tuna, (Main Dish) Char-grilled Daisuke salmon from Eastern Hokkaido with daikon radish simmered, (Fried Dish) Tempura of mountain vegetables, firefly squid, and white fish, which was too thickly coated and lacked the delicate touch experienced at Palace Hotel Tatsunokuchi by Chef Tsuboi, (Side Dish) Assorted dishes with grilled cod, fuki simmered in vinegar, pickled beach vitex, simmered mountain peach, olive-marinated clams, three-color bell peppers, simmered taro, simmered octopus with cherry blossoms, and rape blossoms with grated yam and wasabi. The presentation was well thought out and beautiful. (Grilled Dish) Charcoal-grilled skewers of Toya beef, which was a bit oily but could be improved by focusing on nurturing the local brand. (Rice Dish) Rice pot with conger eel and cherry shrimp, (Soup) Zuwai crab soup, rich in Zuwai crab broth. (Dessert) Special rice cake ice cream and strawberry daifuku, which had a lovely presentation and delicious ice cream. For breakfast, I went to the main building's restaurant, Shinrin Dining, for a buffet. The buffet had a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes. I couldn't take many photos because I had to wear vinyl gloves. They had made-to-order omelets and freshly cooked French toast. There were also various bite-sized desserts. In the Japanese section, there was sushi and DIY seafood bowls. The emerald blue sea I saw a month ago at HALEKULANI Okinawa was dazzling and refreshing. The cobalt blue lake here has a deep tranquility that soothes the soul. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I woke up early to check the time of sunrise and went to the large communal bath. It was still dark, but the gradually brightening scenery was beautiful to see. The spacious and lovely bath was a delight, and I had it all to myself since no one else was there. I was looking forward to the outdoor bath, but it was too misty due to the steam, so I decided to use the indoor bath instead for safety. Back in my room, I soaked in the private outdoor bath surrounded by snow - it was a fantastic experience. Feeling hungry, I headed to the same buffet area as last night for breakfast. Since the dinner was great, I had high expectations for breakfast too. While there was no crab this time, there was plenty of salmon roe! I indulged in a seafood bowl and felt luxurious. The meat corner from the order buffet last night was now an omelette station. You could choose your favorite ingredients and the chef would make it for you. I opted for a mushroom, cheese, and tomato omelette. It's easy to overeat at a buffet, but it was a delicious meal. Thank you for the feast.

Hokkaido is Lake Toya~♪ We traveled from New Chitose Airport Station to Minami Chitose Station, then from Minami Chitose Station to Toya Station, and finally took a taxi to our inn. The journey took about 2 hours, but we were so excited and didn't feel like it was far. The train we took had a Green Car, so it was comfortable and the snowy scenery was beautiful. When we arrived, the space up to the front desk had a luxurious atmosphere. Our room had a private outdoor bath with a breathtaking view of Lake Toya and the snowy landscape. It was amazing. Dinner was a buffet with a wide variety of dishes in a spacious setting. There were Japanese, Western, and Chinese options, and the crab was a must-try. The meat and scallops were cooked in front of us by the chef in an order buffet style. The desserts included delicious cakes and fruits, making it a very satisfying buffet. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I had my first trip to Hokkaido thanks to working hard, and it was beyond amazing. I am determined to work hard so that I can be taken there again. The hotel was stylish and luxurious, and I enjoyed the buffet which was one of the highlights. The buffet had a wide variety of dishes displayed on a spacious floor, and the entrance was stylish as well. There were dishes from various genres such as Japanese, Western, and Chinese, and the best part of a buffet is being able to try a little bit of everything. I tend to get too excited and take too much food, so this time I learned my lesson and tried a small portion of each dish. Every dish was incredibly delicious and you could tell that no compromises were made in the preparation. Some dishes were even made by the chefs right in front of you, allowing you to enjoy them fresh. I am so grateful to the senior colleague who took me there for giving me such a luxurious and happy experience. Thank you very much.

This time, I had the opportunity to enjoy the buffet at a hotel that I was taken care of by. Little did I know that it was such a wonderful and amazing hotel until I arrived and was surprised by the experience... I was overwhelmed by the top-class ranking among several hotels surrounding Lake Toya, and I even thought I had come to the wrong place (°_°)w With such a wonderful hotel buffet, my expectations soared and I was filled with excitement. Once inside, it exceeded my imagination by a mile!!! The venue was spacious with a significant number of seats. The variety of dishes was beyond belief!! With a lineup of crab, sushi, and seafood, I wanted to try everything and indulged in each little by little (OvO)w Every dish I tried was perfect without any complaints!! My stomach was about to burst as I headed to the dessert corner, where there were stylish sweets galore. I was amazed m(._.)m with the lovely cakes, fruits, and gelato that you would find in a department store. They were all delicious... I tried all varieties and my stomach and heart were completely satisfied ( ´∀｀) For those who visit Hokkaido, I recommend visiting this place at least once! Thank you for the wonderful meal this time as well m(__)m The Lake Suite TESHIKAGA, Hokkaido 049-5731, 7 Toyako Onsen, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan TEL 0142-82-4121

I went to this hotel on a trip to Hokkaido that I was really looking forward to! I started with the dinner buffet that I was so excited about! First, I tried the sea urchin hot pot, snow crab and mizuna salad, and sashimi that were already set on the table. The sea urchin hot pot had a taste that I wasn't a fan of, but the sashimi was delicious without any fishy taste! Then, I headed to the buffet corner where I couldn't wait to try the crab, sushi, and meat. The crab was salty and had a firm texture, very tasty! The sushi was good but not exceptional. Next, I tried the steak, which I think was sirloin because it had some marbling. It was tender and satisfying! Surprisingly, the beef stew was also very delicious! For dessert, there was Häagen-Dazs ice cream and a variety of cakes that were all tasty! Overall, the buffet was better than what I usually have, and I was very satisfied with the food!

- Dinner Menu: Half Buffet, Steamed Abalone with Butter, Snow Crab, Sashimi (Bluefin Tuna, Hokkigai, Scallop, Ma-hachi), Firefly Squid Carpaccio. All other dishes are buffet style. - Review: I booked this hotel for the hot spring bath in the room and the fireworks right in front of the lake. I had no expectations for the half buffet dinner, but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. Apart from the 4 basic menu items, you can order steak, sushi, ajillo, and tempura which are cooked fresh for you. The dessert corner offers a wide variety of cakes and pastries that are as tasty as those in city hotel dessert buffets. I came for the hotel room, but ended up enjoying the food as well.

Enjoyed a meal at the water terrace dining "The Toyako". [Dinner] Kaiseki cuisine "Summer" Appetizer: Hokkaido cream cheese and smelt smoked salmon roll. Appetizer: Summer vegetables (summer conger pike with sansho pepper, peeled shrimp with shiitake mushrooms, Hidakadofu tofu, silk beans, okra and nagaimo salad with sea urchin and fried Hōakkaido scallops, cut sardines, grilled French duck, fried Toyako Lake shrimp). Sashimi: Cool goldfish bowl (bluefin tuna, amberjack, steamed abalone, summer squid, flounder). Simmered dish: Three-color somen noodles. Steamed dish: Chilled soy milk chawanmushi. Grilled dish: Grilled Hokkaido white clam shells. Side dish: Rolled sardines and shako sushi, fried shrimp and asparagus tempura. Hot pot: Toyako beef shabu-shabu. Meal: Chini-sugi Honen farm Yumepirika eel clay pot rice. Pickles: Three-point assortment. Dessert: Seasonal fruits from Hamada Fruit Orchard in Sobetsu Town and Lake no Su special cheesecake. Drink: Sparkling wine. Service: Cheese platter. [Breakfast] Japanese breakfast set meal: Rice, scallop and baby clam miso soup, pickles, grilled salmon, sukiyaki, simmered dish, sashimi, tamagoyaki, pickled plum, soy sauce-pickled salmon roe, dried fish, salad, coffee.

I stayed here on my way to Obihiro because I wanted to check it out. I checked in in the evening. In the lounge next to the front desk, there were free juices, mini cans of beer, and coffee available. The room was clean and comfortable. The washroom and the outdoor bath in the room had heated floors. You could press a button to release the hot spring water. As a One Harmony Diamond member, there was sparkling wine available, but I preferred the beer. For dinner, I went to the San Palace side. It was a half-buffet style where a few dishes were served first, and you could choose the rest. There wasn't anything particularly outstanding. The breakfast was also just okay. Onigiri was freshly made by an older man. I think the buffet at Manseikaku is better in terms of presentation, variety, and elegance. There may have been a course meal option at the Lake Tōya side, but I feel like buffets work better at hotels like this. However, the room amenities here felt newer. The hot spring quality at the main communal bath is a bit lacking. The sauna at San Palace is much better. But the cold water bath is better at Lake Tōya. However, you can't use the sauna in the morning at San Palace, so I was glad I stayed here this time.

This was my second visit to this place, and I found it when I couldn't find any availability for accommodations. It seemed to be a graduation trip period, as the clientele was quite young couples. The main change from my previous visit was that they switched from an all-buffet with live cooking to a kaiseki meal with a half-buffet and live cooking. The kaiseki meal included steamed abalone with butter, seasonal snow crab with lemon, assorted sashimi, duck hot pot, and more. The buffet included paella, oden, curry, tempura, sushi, beef stew, pizza, and a dessert section with sweet treats. The dessert designs were cute, like those you would see in a cake shop. The quality of the food was better than my previous visit. They also offered an option for a separate fee for all-you-can-drink wine and a cheese platter. If you only want the kaiseki meal, you can enjoy it in a separate room. It is recommended to contact them when making a reservation through their website. Although the long-running fireworks display has ended, there is a limited-time winter fireworks event at Lake Toya, which was beautiful at 8:30 pm for 5 minutes.

I stayed at The Lake Suite Lake Toya for 1 night and 2 days through GO TO Travel. The entrance was stylish and connected beautifully to Lake Toya. At night, I enjoyed crab dishes and in the morning, there was a buffet of salmon roe bowls. Watching fireworks from the room's bath was amazing, and the large communal bath and infinity pool were fantastic. Lake Toya Sansui is a lovely hotel for families, making it a fun trip to Lake Toya.

I made a reservation at GoTo and went to the restaurant. It was a buffet restaurant along with Sun Palace, but the lakeside seats were reserved for guests staying at Lake Toya. However, in my case, I only looked outside for about 3 seconds... Soon it was pitch dark... By the way, it's not like that in the morning. The plan I reserved came with a choice of dishes, and I chose the Hokkaido beef steak. Where is the Hokkaido beef... At the buffet, gloves were provided and you had to wear them. There were plenty of tongs, and once used, they were placed in the used section. It's a bit of a hassle, but it can't be helped... The buffet was very fulfilling, with something for everyone, even for picky eaters. In the lobby lounge, there were small canned beers, juices, and coffee from the server as complimentary drinks. There were also nuts and chocolates, and it was allowed to bring them to the room. It was a nice service.

The room was compact but had a large sofa on the balcony, where my son lounged around. The bathroom was big enough to lie down in, and you could enjoy watching fireworks while soaking. The lounge was also nice, offering beer, juice, tea, coffee, chocolates, nuts, senbei, and kakipi. They had Sapporo and Asahi beer. The buffet had a decent variety of delicious dishes, and I especially enjoyed the mountain of ikura donburi for breakfast. For dinner, they had sushi, tempura, steak, sukiyaki, curry, fried rice, mapo tofu, gyoza, potato butter, hot vegetables, salad, soup, stew, sashimi, crab, oboro tofu, udon, and more. They also had Häagen-Dazs ice cream, cakes, soft serve, and fruits. The Yezo beef steak was juicy and satisfying. The hotel is connected to the next one, where you can use the large communal bath and pool. My son loved the wave pool and had a blast. There was also a game center, and my son was excited about the Anpanman ride. We didn't try it, but there's a nearby park with water play equipment where he had a great time. We could watch fireworks from the balcony, and the whole family enjoyed it. It's a hotel that both kids and adults can enjoy, and we would love to stay there again. Thank you for taking care of us!

"The Lake Suite Kojohama" is a familiar bath amusement park for Hokkaido locals called "Sun Palace".... This is a newly opened annex with a slightly luxurious feel. It is connected to Sun Palace, but you cannot enter from the Sun Palace side. It's still new and clean, and has a nice private feel. Check-in is at a dedicated counter. In the lounge, you can enjoy snacks like chocolate and nuts, mini canned beer, juice, coffee, etc. After checking in, head straight to the large communal bath on the top floor!! The open-air bath floating in the sky spreads the bath on three tiers like terraced rice fields, with an infinity design that integrates the hot spring and Lake Toya. The view of the hot spring and Lake Toya combined is very beautiful~! All rooms come with a private outdoor bath, but the larger communal bath is still more comfortable. For dinner, there is a buffet at "Shinrin Dining" in the main building of Sun Palace. You can choose additional items, so I chose the cut steak of Toya beef and a 5-piece sashimi platter. The buffet menu has over 80 items of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, but it didn't feel particularly special. The Toya beef steak was delicious, but the rest was a bit mediocre... For breakfast, the quality wasn't that high either, but the menu was extensive, so as usual, I ended up eating too much and was stuffed! When I visited, the out-of-season Toya Lake fireworks display was also taking place, and it wasn't too crowded, so I was able to relax (*^^)v Recently, I've been into visiting hot spring inns, but due to the impact of the new coronavirus, I might have to put it on hold for a while... I hope for a quick end to this situation...