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[autumn][ Hokkaido Toyako Town]Lake Toya Onsen: Autumn foliage and hot spring experience by the lake

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Toyako Onsen is located in the southern part of Hokkaido and is a popular tourist destination where beautiful nature and hot springs are combined. In particular, in autumn, the autumn leaves brightly color the lakeside, attracting visitors. The broadleaf trees surrounding the lake are dyed in various colors, and among them, the maples and ginkgo trees are particularly eye-catching and vivid. During the peak of the autumn leaves, the scenery of the autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface is fantastic, inviting visitors to a world out of the ordinary. There is a walking course called "Saita Nature Observation Trail" around Toyako Onsen, where you can enjoy autumn nature up close. On this trail, you can enjoy the beauty of the autumn leaves along with the quiet sunlight filtering through the trees, and it is especially recommended for photography enthusiasts and nature-loving travelers. The view from the hot spring inn located on the lakeside is also wonderful, and you can see the lake surrounded by autumn leaves from your room or the open-air bath. Toyako Onsen is not only attractive for its autumn leaves, but also for the fact that you can easily enjoy the hot springs through foot baths and hand baths. There are over 10 footbath spots, making it the perfect place to stop by between walks to enjoy the autumn leaves, and offering a moment to soothe your travel fatigue. The entire hot spring town is enveloped in the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves, so walking around the town itself is a special autumn experience. Toyako Onsen is a representative tourist destination in Hokkaido in the fall, offering a moment of relaxation where the autumn leaves and hot springs come together.

The appeal of Toyako Onsen: The beautiful autumn scenery of autumn leaves and relaxing hot springs by the lake

Toyako Onsen is located in the southern part of Hokkaido and is a popular tourist destination where beautiful nature and hot springs are combined. In particular, in autumn, the autumn leaves brightly color the lakeside, attracting visitors. The broadleaf trees surrounding the lake are dyed in various colors, and among them, the maples and ginkgo trees are particularly eye-catching and vivid. During the peak of the autumn leaves, the scenery of the autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface is fantastic, inviting visitors to a world out of the ordinary. There is a walking course called "Saita Nature Observation Trail" around Toyako Onsen, where you can enjoy autumn nature up close. On this trail, you can enjoy the beauty of the autumn leaves along with the quiet sunlight filtering through the trees, and it is especially recommended for photography enthusiasts and nature-loving travelers. The view from the hot spring inn located on the lakeside is also wonderful, and you can see the lake surrounded by autumn leaves from your room or the open-air bath. Toyako Onsen is not only attractive for its autumn leaves, but also for the fact that you can easily enjoy the hot springs through foot baths and hand baths. There are over 10 footbath spots, making it the perfect place to stop by between walks to enjoy the autumn leaves, and offering a moment to soothe your travel fatigue. The entire hot spring town is enveloped in the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves, so walking around the town itself is a special autumn experience. Toyako Onsen is a representative tourist destination in Hokkaido in the fall, offering a moment of relaxation where the autumn leaves and hot springs come together.

Enjoy a hot spring experience at Toyako Onsen: Ultimate relaxation while gazing at autumn leaves

Toyako Onsen is characterized by its sodium-calcium chloride spring water, which is not only gentle on the skin but also warms the body from the core. The source temperature is high at 50 degrees, and the warmth makes you forget the cold of Hokkaido, providing a particularly pleasant experience in the cold air of autumn. The open-air bath overlooking Lake Toya is a special space where you can enjoy the luxurious combination of hot springs and autumn leaves. If you stay at a hot spring inn, you can also enjoy the fantastic scenery of the quiet lakeside at night and the illuminated autumn leaves. The foot baths and hand baths scattered around the hot spring town are also popular, so you can easily experience the hot springs even if you are not staying at a hot spring inn. The foot baths during the autumn foliage season are a place where you can relax while watching the beautiful lakeside scenery, and are recommended for families and couples. There are also observation decks and natural parks near Toyako Onsen, so you can plan a trip that combines autumn leaves and hot springs. The hot spring town also has restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy dishes made with local specialties, so it is also a great attraction to be able to enjoy the taste of Hokkaido and hot springs at the same time. Toyako Onsen is not just a place to soak in the hot springs, it is a place that offers the ultimate experience of healing your mind and body while taking in the autumn leaves and nature.

Tourist spots around Toyako Onsen and how to enjoy the autumn leaves

When visiting Toyako Onsen, we recommend not only enjoying the hot springs but also the surrounding tourist attractions. Nakajima, which floats in the middle of Lake Toya, can be reached by boat or ferry, and during the autumn foliage season, you can enjoy the colorful scenery up close. The Usuzan Ropeway, where you can learn about the history of volcanic activity, is also a popular tourist destination, and from the top of the mountain you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Toya. In particular, in autumn, the autumn leaves, lake, and mountain scenery overlap, attracting many tourists as a spectacular spot. Seasonal events and autumn foliage illuminations are sometimes held in Toyako Onsen town, and at night, the illumination of the autumn leaves reflected on the lakeside creates a fantastic atmosphere. In addition, you can enjoy dishes made with fresh local ingredients at restaurants in the area, and experiencing the gourmet food unique to Hokkaido is one of the pleasures of traveling. If you go a little further from Toyako Onsen, you will find beautiful rural landscapes, ranches, and wineries, and there are plenty of activities to interact with nature. A trip to Lake Toya Onsen, which combines sightseeing, hot springs, and autumn leaves, will provide you with a special experience that allows you to fully experience the charm of autumn in Hokkaido.

[Hot Springs and Autumn Leaves]Other recommended spots

Noboribetsu Jigokudani: Hot springs and spectacular autumn foliage

Hokkaido Noboribetsu City

Take the Dounan bus bound for Noboribetsu Onsen from Noboribetsu Station on the JR Muroran Main Line

Tokachigawa Onsen: Moor Onsen in the midst of autumn leaves

Hokkaido Otofuke Town

From Obihiro Station Bus Terminal, take the Tokachi Bus "45 Tokachigawa Onsen Line" and you will arrive in about 25 minutes.

Noboribetsu Karurusu Onsen, a hidden hot spring with autumn leaves

Hokkaido Noboribetsu City

Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Noboribetsu Station

Lake Toya Onsen: Autumn foliage and hot spring experience by the lake

Hokkaido Toyako Town

The hot spring town and tourist spots are accessible within a few minutes' walk from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal.

Kawayu Onsen: Experience autumn leaves and sulfur springs

Hokkaido Teshikaga Town

About 5 minutes walk from JR Kawayu Onsen Station

Nukabira Onsenkyo Lakeside Autumn Foliage Hot Springs

Hokkaido Kamishihoro Town

Approximately 1 hour by bus from JR Obihiro Station

Jozankei Onsen: Autumn foliage and hot springs in the valley

Hokkaido Sapporo City

Approximately 90 minutes by bus bound for Jozankei Onsen from the South Exit Bus Terminal of Sapporo Station

Kitayuzawa Onsen: Autumn foliage in the mountains and quiet hot springs

Hokkaido Date City

Take the Dounan bus from JR Datemonbetsu Station for about 50 minutes and get off at Kitayuzawa Onsen

Niseko Onsenkyo: Autumn foliage in the mountains and hot springs

Hokkaido Niseko Town

Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Niseko Station

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