Lake Toya

概要

クイックファクト: An almost perfectly circular caldera holds a startlingly blue lake whose glassy surface mirrors the volcanic ridges around it. Onsen towns hug one shore, so you can soak in hot springs with steam drifting over the water and then stroll along lakeside promenades.

見どころ: A group of four tree-covered islets called Nakajima crowns the middle, and small boats let you step ashore to walk beneath pines and inhale the cool, mineral-tinted air. At sunrise a thin veil of steam from nearby geothermal vents gilds the surface in molten gold and orange, a sight often captured by photographers using 300mm lenses to isolate the islands against the glowing water.

インサイダーヒント

• Dress in layers and bring a windproof jacket, lakeshore breezes can be chilly even in summer.
• Head to Sairo Observatory or the lakeside near Toyako Onsen for sunrise and wide-angle shots of Nakajima Island and Mt. Usu.
• Arrive early morning or after the evening fireworks to avoid the busiest promenade times.
• Buy snacks or souvenirs at Toya Station or convenience stores to avoid higher prices on the main onsen strip.

実用情報

行き方

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