Yutorelo Toyako

Upon arrival there was a staff member to greet me and assist with checking in. There were at least 7 different sakes to sample and some light snacks as a welcome gift. The rooms that I stayed in were in the traditional Japanese style consisting of a futon on a tatami floor with a more than adequate comforter and pillow. The spa had a nice outdoor onsen as well as a 'wet' sauna, also with a cold pool, AND an ice pool to recharge in. The breakfast option was a Japanese style buffet, filling and varied, but I can't comment on the dinner option as I ate out as there were several recommended restaurants nearby. I stayed on 2 separate occasions on the same trip to Hokkaido, and the rates more than double for the weekend. Sure the hotel looked dated, and in it's day I'm sure it was quite posh, but the value is still there, the service was friendly and attentive, the facilities all work and are clean, and thus I can recommend.

Traditional but the same time modern hotel. Huge room with Tanami and the box with everything ready for tea ceremony. Natural sourced hit water used in onsen. Pleasant onsen. Traditional japanese breakfast. We did not try their dinner, but should be also of the top standard. Very close to the lake. You can see bits of lake and passing boats from your windows. Also you can enjoy every evening firework from your room with tatami. Should note that modern facilities in the room are also of top standard: table, two chairs, fridge, TV, lovely bathroom and smart toilet. Staff is very professional and look after you. Good parking for your car. Lovely promenade alongside the lake. Many interesting point to visit by car.

Please ignore any bad comments you read about this hotel on booking. Com. Because they are not true.I was being fooled by those bad comments.So I didn’t reserve dinner.First of all , this hotel is full of Japanese customers , I probably was the only foreigner there. Secondly, that’s the best breakfast I have ever had in my life. I am fancy hotels membership in Taiwan. 5 stars hotels are part of my life. Honestly , their breakfast is even better than 5 stars hotel’s buffet breakfast. Maybe that’s because I do love Japanese food.Very purely Japanese style breakfast ,Oh, I really love it.The thirdly, their onsen is awesome, the rate of room including breakfast is incredibly cheap. My room is huge . I am only one person having a huge room. Lake Toya area is full of very expensive hotels which I think it is not worthy of spending so much there. Only this hotel, I highly recommend it. It is already on my list must visit at least once in a year.

Didn't realise how geared the ryokan was towards families: it has a play room, child-sized yukatas in the gift shop. It has gender segregated onsens that alternate between morning and night. There is only 1 sauna and the men take the night while women take the day. I like the lounge has coffee and desserts with free flow in the reception. They didn't offer bicycle rentals which was a shame which would be nice for cycling around Lake Toya.

one of the highlight of my stay in Hokkaidō. Onsen and dinner were amazing. you definitely have to try the food. Sleeping in a Japanese style room was amazing and the futon was very comfortable. the hotel is well located has plenty of amenities and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I was so convinced that I booked another night right after that one.