Toya Onsen

Located in the south-west of Hokkaido, Toya Onsen is the perfect place to break the journey for one or two nights if driving or taking the train from Hakodate to Sapporo. It is famous for its hot springs which can be enjoyed at most of the hotels even if you are not a guest there. There are also foot-baths along the lakeside - ideal after a long day hiking in the national park. There are a number of volcanoes located close by and in the summer there are nightly firework shows. As well as walking in the nearby Shikotsu-Toya National Park other activities on offer include boat trips on the lake, fishing and visiting some of the small museums focussing on the areas volcanoes.