Anonymous User
February 6, 2026
I visited Lake Toya ten years ago and stayed at the Nonokaze hotel for just one night. The breathtaking scenery left a lasting impression, so I decided to revisit. I considered the Windsor Hotel, but it's up in the mountains and a bit far, plus their shuttle service has limited timings. A lakeside hotel, where I could easily stroll around anytime, seemed more convenient. So, this time I chose Manseikaku.
Exiting Toya Station, turn right to find the bus stop. After a ride to Chuo-dori station, I immediately spotted the Manseikaku Hotel sign. I booked a central lake view room. The room size was decent and very clean, though the decor was quite old-fashioned. The sink was leaking onto the floor, so I had to improvise with a trash can to catch the water. The room's view, as expected, was absolutely stunning! Last time I only stayed one night, but this time I opted for two.
Having had a higher-quality breakfast in Hakodate, Manseikaku's offering felt a bit subpar by comparison. It was very crowded, mostly with Koreans and Chinese guests, and the buffet was served in time slots. The ingredients were average, the taste was average, and the variety wasn't particularly extensive – just about passable.
The onsen (hot springs) for men and women are in separate facilities, so be sure to check which one to use. The baths are standard Japanese hotel style, and you can choose your own shampoo and conditioner. My two-night stay happened to coincide with the fireworks display, which I could watch either from the lakeside or from my lake view room. I pre-booked the hotel shuttle to Sapporo, which cost 1100 yen plus a 300 yen per night onsen tax, paid in cash at check-out. Overall, it was a decent stay.
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