Lake Toya Canoeing

What you’ll do

Meet the nature guide at Lake Toya. Your guide will give you some lessons for paddling. Then rowing out Lake Toya with the guide.

Includes

• A drybag (8L) per a canoe to keep your valuables during the experience. (Additional drybag is available to rent with additional fee)

What to wear/bring

• Quick-drying separated wear (rash guard with long sleeves etc., some people wear swimsuits underneath)

• Chemical fiber (polyester) pants (Not to get cold even when wet)

• Cap/hut with brim, Sunglasses

• Sneakers, Sports sandals cover with heels (Free crocs for rent is available)

• Camera, water, towel, clothes for change (in case of drenched)

Not allowed: Jeans, Skirt, Leather shoes, Non-waterproof list watch

Who can attend

Children must be 7+ (Please note that all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

Availability

Everyday (except on Tuesdays), from May to October
Session 1 (8:00 - 9:30)
Session 2 (10:30 - 12:00)

Access

30 min taxi ride from Toya station.

Mist-enveloped waters

Nestled in the southwestern region of Hokkaido, roughly halfway between Sapporo and Hakodate, Lake Tōya is a pristine caldera lake formed over 100,000 years ago by a powerful volcanic eruption. Surrounded by rugged terrain and lush vegetation, the lake offers breathtaking vistas that shift beautifully with the seasons. Join your expert guide, Yuji, as he gently rows a canoe across these serene waters. With nearly two decades of experience and a deep knowledge of the area’s rich ecosystems, Yuji brings the lake’s natural wonders to life — from delicate alpine flowers to soaring birds of prey. This is more than a canoe tour — it’s an immersion into the timeless beauty of Hokkaido’s volcanic landscapes, guided by someone who knows every curve of the shoreline and every ripple in the lake.