- Lake Toya Ranch
The Lake Toya Ranch offers horseback riding through scenic Toyako. The wide-ranging trail menu includes lake treks, hill treks and winter treks through the snow. Riding lessons are available for beginners.
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Lake Hill Farm
Try your hand at milking a cow, and turn that milk into a delicious
butter or fresh ice cream at this local, hands-on dairy farm.
- Toya Takarada Nature Experience House
This center was established by the Ministry of the Environment in 2004
to promote the nature of Lake Toya. Seasonal programs might include the
chance to make your own soba or udon noodles, wooden birdcalls or even a
canoe. Other activites include rock hiking, fishing and strawberry picking.
- Glass Cafe Gla Gla
Sculpt your own ornaments at this glass blowing studio, or buy one of the studio's artisanal blown glass creations.
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Toyako Volcanic Science Museum
Telling the story of the area's active volcano, this science museum exhibits rocks from previous eruptions, as well as documentaries about the fiery mountain that provides the area with its beloved hot springs.
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Toyako hand and foot spas
Twelve free hand and foot spas around the center of Toyako Onsen offer visitors the chance to relax their weary toes in the hot spring water, for rejuvention and increased circulation.
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Mount Usu Eruption Memorial Park
Toyako has many reminders of the 2000 eruption of Mount Usu, but none more photogenic than this verdant park just west of the hot springs. (147, Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho)
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Nishiyama promenade
A national highway before Mount Usu blew its top in 2000, this winding promenade now offers an up-close view of the crater formed by the recent eruption.