Lake Toya is between Noboribetsu and Hakodate.
In fact, I had a plan to go to Lake Toya but due to my tight schedule, I changed my plan.
I passed Toya when I took train from Noboribetsu to Hakodate.
Here is my previous plan. Hope it will be for useful for you.
Update: Bus Timetable between Lake Toya and Toya Station.
Access to Toya Station (JR-Muroran) (By Train)
1. From New Chitose Airport: Take JR Rapid Airport for Sapporo / Otaru to Minami-Chitose Station (3 mins) and interchange to Limited Hokuto / Limited Super Express Hokuto (80 mins)
2. From Noboribetsu: Take Limited Express Hokuto / Super Hokuto (40 mins)
3. From Hakodate: Take Limited Express Hokuto / Super Hokuto (100-110 mins)
If you have JR Pass, reserve seats for free at JR Ticket Counter.
Timetable of Donan Bus (Effective: 1st October 2024)
JR Toya Station - Toyako Onsen (Lake Toya) Bus Timetable
Toyako Onsen (Lake Toya) - Toya Station Bus Timetable
Timetable of Donan Bus (Effective: 1st October 2023 - 30 September 2024)
Please click photo for larger version.
Bus tickets from Toya Station to Lake Toya Hot Springs Bus Terminal, Sakura-machi, Chuo-dori, and Motomachi are available at the ticket counter (Midori-no-madoguchi) in Toya Station. Roundtrip tickets are also available for these sections, and their validity period is one month.
JR Toya Station - Toyako Onsen (Lake Toya) Bus Timetable
Bus fare: one way 340 yen, roundtrip 620 yen
Toyako Onsen - Mt. Showa Shinzan Donan Bus Timetable
Operation Period: 1 August - 30th December 2023
| Bus stop name | Time | Time | Time | Time |
| Toyako Onsen | 09:20 | 11:25 | 12:50 | 16:25 |
| Sakuramachi | 09:21 | 11:26 | 12:51 | 16:26 |
| Chuo Dori | 09:22 | 11:27 | 12:52 | 16:27 |
| Motomachi | 09:23 | 11:28 | 12:53 | 16:28 |
| Higashimachi | 09:24 | 11:30 | 12:55 | 16:30 |
| Nishi kohan | 09:25 | 11:31 | 12:56 | 16:31 |
| Sobetsu Danchi | 09:25 | 11:31 | 12:56 | 16:31 |
| Higashi Maruyama | 09:27 | 11:32 | 12:57 | 16:32 |
| Sobetsu Onsen | 09:27 | 11:32 | 12:57 | 16:32 |
| Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta | 09:28 | 11:33 | 12:58 | 16:33 |
| Showa Shinzan | 09:35 | 11:40 | 13:05 | 16:40 |
Showa Shinzan to Toyako Onsen Bus Timetable
One Way 350 yen, Round Trip 640 yen
|
Bus stop name |
Time |
Time |
Time |
Time |
|
Showa Shinzan |
09:40 |
11:55 |
13:20 |
16:55 |
|
Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta |
09:43 |
11:58 |
13:23 |
16:58 |
|
Sobetsu Onsen |
09:44 |
11:59 |
13:24 |
16:59 |
|
Higashi Maruyama |
09:44 |
11:59 |
13:24 |
16:59 |
|
Sobetsu Danchi |
09:45 |
12:00 |
13:25 |
17:00 |
|
Nishi Kohan |
09:46 |
12:01 |
13:26 |
17:01 |
|
Higashimachi |
09:48 |
12:03 |
13:28 |
17:05 |
|
Motomachi |
09:48 |
12:03 |
13:28 |
17:05 |
|
Chuo Dori |
09:48 |
12:03 |
13:28 |
17:06 |
|
Sakuramachi |
09:48 |
12:03 |
13:28 |
17:07 |
|
Toyako Onsen |
09:55 |
12:10 |
13:35 |
17:10 |
One Way 350 yen, Round Trip 640 yen
Toyako Onsen Map
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| Toyako Onsen Town Map: Lake Toya |
1. Toya Sun Palace Hotel
2. Hotel Hanabi
3. Toya Kohantei
4. Toya Gokirakutei
5. Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace
6. Yutorelo Toyako
7. Toya Daiwa Ryokan
8. THE LAKE VIEW Nonokaze Resort
9. Toya Kanko Hotel
10. Grandvillage Toya Daiwa Ryokan ANNEX
11. Hotel Grand Toya
12. Toya Green Hotel
13. Hotel New Toyako
14. Hokkai Hotel
15. Petite Hotel Koizumi
16. Kitstusuki Canadian Club
Taxi Fare
JR Toya -> Toyako Onsen (12-15 mins, 2000-2500 yen)
Contact Information: Toya Taxi: Tel 0142-75-2266
119 Comments
Hi Pear
ReplyDeleteI am planning to go from Toyako Onsen to Rusutsu in Dec 16. I understand Donan buses ply that route. Would you be able to share details. I have luggage. Will the bus have storage space for that .
Many thanks.
Derek
Donan bus has storage space underneath the bus. Please see bus photo this link http://bluemoonpear.blogspot.com/2015/10/donan-bus-english-timetable-and-fare.html?m=0
DeleteDear Pear
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your helpful reply.
Cheers
Derek
You're welcome. Have a nice trip!
DeleteHi, does the Donan bus still operate in winter between Toya Station and Toya Onsen? Is there any buses to Usuzan Ropeway?
ReplyDeleteHi!, I'm not sure about bus runs in Toya during the winter.
DeleteBy the way, please check the information from this website http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6730.html?aFROM=6725_6750
Hi.
ReplyDeleteIs the timetable unchanged for this year?
I checked timetable on Donan bus website, the timetable changed but does not specify the date which updated on website. Please follow this link.
DeleteTimetable
洞爺湖温泉 Toyako Onsen
洞爺駅前 Toya Station
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI had been advised to take a local bus from JR Toya Station to my hotel, Toya Kohantei Hote. While I roughly already know how to take the Donan bus, i'm not so sure onvwhere to alight. Cab you advise please?
Hi, hope this link can help you Access
DeleteHi! I'm going to stay in Sapporo from April 26th to the 30th, and I'm planning a daytrip to Noboribetsu and Lake Toya on the 28th.
ReplyDeleteMy plan is to get up early and visit Noboribetsu in the morning, then go to Lake Toya to have lunch and spend the afternoon.
I saw the table that you translated and it seems that the last bus from Toyako Onsen to the station is at 19:30. The thing is that I really want to see the fireworks! do you think I might be able to catch a Taxi to the station at around 21? The last train to Sapporo leaves at 21:47 so I guess I'll be on time, but I don't know if there are any taxi services in Toyako Onsen.
Thanks in advance!
Hi! There are taxi run in Toya. The taxi fare should be around 2,000 yen (during 22:00-05:00 fare increases 30%) but it may hard to find taxi at night.
DeleteAnyway, the bus timetable should be updated again on April. The current timetable is for winter. I think they may provide more buses in spring. Please check it again in April.
Hi! The bus timetable has been updated.
DeleteI plan to travel from Noboribetsu and Lake Toya, please advice the transport from Noboribetsu and Lake Toya and how long?
ReplyDeleteYou can access by direct bus (Donan Bus), please follow this link Donan Bus
DeleteAlternatively, take JR Noboribetsu Station (Limited Express) to JR Toya Station (40 minutes) and take Donan Bus to Lake Toya (21 minutes).
each day only 1 trip only 9am?
DeleteThere are 2 rounds; 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
DeleteIf take the direct bus, how long?
DeleteDirect Bus takes 65-75 minutes approximately.
Deletei m curious if it's possible to travel with luggage? my plan is for early January from Lake toya to Noboribetsu and spend the day here and go to Sapporo at evening.
DeleteHi Nunnie! There are coin lockers at Noboribetsu Station.
DeleteHi Bluemoon,
ReplyDeleteCan you please help us? I intended to travel from Sapporo to Lake Toya via Jozankei by bus in early Feb 2018. On the way back from Lake Toya to Sapporo, I want to get off at Jozankei for a few days before heading to Sapporo. Is this trip even possible or is JR the only option for us? If so, can you please help translate the timetable for us? Thank you
Hi! There is direct bus between Jozankei and Sapporo. More detail, please Click here.
DeleteI'm not sure this is the answer you're looking for.
Sorry but link doesnt exist. I'm just wondering is there direct bus between jozankei and lake toya and vice versa? Thanks
DeleteSorry for broken link. The previous comment I sent the link of bus timetable between Jozankei and Sapporo but you just want to check about jozankei and Lake Toya, right? I try to access to Donan Bus website but cannot(may be server is down). Once the website is back to normal, I will inform you.
DeleteHi! Sorry for late reply. Donan Bus website is just get back to normal. The latest timetable is 1st April 2017. Anyway, the timetable may be update again in winter. These are bus timetable (direct bus):
DeleteLake Toya to Jozankei
07:05 - 08:48, 09:30 - 11:12, 12:10 - 13:52, 17:10 - 18:46
Jozankei to Sapporo
08:48 - 09:54, 11:12 - 12:10, 13:52 - 14:50, 18:46 - 19:50
Sapporo to Lake Toya
10:10 - 11:00, 14:10 - 15:00, 16:10 - 17:10, 17:10 - 18:00
Jozankei to Lake Toya
11:00 - 12:50, 15:00 - 16:50, 17:10 - 19:00, 18:00 - 19:50
Oh great, thank you very much for your help. Greatly appreciated!! 👍👍
DeleteHello, we would like to take the Donan bus from Dai-ichi Takimotokan to Toyako onsen in Sept 2017...however, when I asked Dai-ichi, they said there's no bus to Toyako onsen from Noboribetsu! For some reason, Donan bus's website has been down for a few weeks now. I am not 100% sure if this bus route is still running as of today...not sure if anyone can confirm that we can still take this bus in mid September. It saves a lot of time (and money) if we could take direct bus to Toyako onsen rather than taking bus-train-bus route. Thanks in advance!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Normally, there are the bus runs between Noboribetsu to Toyako Onsen. Since the hotel informed you like that, I recommend you to check the bus timetable again at Information Center near Noboribetsu Onsen bus stop. The latest bus timetable is April 2017 but I also cannot visit Donan Bus website as the server is down for more than 1 month.
DeleteIn case of direct bus is not available, you need to take the bus to JR Noboribetsu Station. Take train to JR Toya, then take the bus or taxi to Toyako Onsen.
Hi Blue Moon!
ReplyDeleteIs there any bus connecting from Lake Toya to Noboribetsu? I’m coming from Hakodate with luggages and will stay at Noboribetsu Onsen area.
My initial plan is:
Hakodate Station - Toya Station (keep luggages)
Toya Station - Lake Toya (donan bus)
Lake Toya - Toya Station (collect luggages)
Toya Station - Noboribetsu Station
Noboribetsu Station - Noboribetsu Onsen (donan bus)
Nancy
Hi Nancy!
DeleteThere is direct bus between Lake Toya and Noboribetsu, click here
Have a nice trip!
Hi Blue Moon! Thanks for your prompt reply.
DeleteIn that case when I reach Toya station, should I bring my luggages along with me until Lake Toya? Is there any place to keep my luggage at Lake Toya?
There are 19 coin lockers at JR Toya Station (5 medium size = 500 yen, 12 large = 600 yen and 2 large = 700 yen). You can keep luggage at Toya Station but cannot guarantee the availability of locker or send the luggage in advance to hotel.
DeleteSo which mean from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal, I need to go back to JR Toya Station to collect my luggage, then go to Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal again to take Donan Bus to Noboribetsu?
DeleteSorry, I confuse with other comment which asked similar question.
DeleteThere are few lockers at Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal.
No worry! Just curious for the JR Train, the train come not so frequent? Have specific timing?
DeleteYes, there is specific timing. The timetable on website is effective until end of this month. You can see as guideline, click here
DeleteHi, im planning to take JR train/ bus to noboribetsu from airport. Then at the same day from noboribetsu to Lake toya. Which i will stay at Lake Toya a night. Can advise the last train from Noboribetsu to lake toya/ shall i take bus? Is that too rush? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJo
Hi! Can you advise when your trip is? The timetable on website is effective until 30 November. The last train is 21:08-21:46 (Noboribetsu to JR Toya Station) but you will be unable to catch the last bus from Toya station to Lake Toya. By the way, you can take the taxi from Toya Station. Please be careful the taxi fare, the fare usually increase from normal rate after 10 p.m.
DeleteThe last bus (direct bus) from Noboribetsu to Lake Toya is 15:10 from Noboribetsu Onsen.
Is that too rush? It depends on your arrival time in Noboribetsu. Suppose you arrive Noboribetsu in the morning and spend 3-4 hours there, then go to Lake Toya. That's fine. If you arrive Noboribetsu in the afternoon, then go to Lake Toya. You can still follow as your plan but you may get tired.
hello! do you have the english timetable from take bus from sapporo(the bus stations location) to lake toya bus terminal? appreciate your help
ReplyDeleteHi! Please click here
DeleteDoes the bus from Toyako Onsen pass through the hotels in Lake Toya and if so which bus should I take? Is this the same bus that goes to JR station? Do you have the bus timetable?
DeleteDonan bus also pass the hotels in Lake Toya. Today, I can't access Donan Bus website so you can download this file for overview or can check timetable at the bus stop.
DeleteHi Blue Moon,
ReplyDeleteCan you provide me the timetable in english please? Thanks!
Hi! The link I provided on previous comment is already in English. You can download it. Please point the mouse "this file" on the above comment.
DeleteHI Blue Moon,
DeleteOk I managed to click on the link now. Can you tell me which bus timetable I should refer to if I want to get from Toya bus terminal to a hotel in Lake Toya (Hotel Hanabi)? Thanks again for your help!
Hi! If you get off JR Toya Station, please take the bus and get off Moto-machi (元町) bus stop instead of Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal. It takes about 22 minutes from JR Toya Station and 4 minutes from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal.
DeleteHi Blue Moon,
ReplyDeleteDo you know if the timetable for the Donan bus between Toya station and Toyako Onsen (that was effective from December 1st 2017) is still in effect now? Thank you so much for translating it!
Hi! This timetable is still valid.
DeleteOk, Thank you so much!
DeleteHi Blue Moon, will the timetable for the Donan bus between Toya station and Toyako Onsen (that was effective from December 1st 2017) be still in effect early March? Pls advise. Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi! Normally, the timetable is updated in April so the above timetable (1st Dec 17) should be effective until end March. By the way, please check again end of this month. Have a nice trip!
DeleteHi Blue Moon,
ReplyDeleteAm planning to Lake Toya next week, so the last bus from Onsen to JR station is at 6pm?
Yes. If you miss the last bus, you can take the taxi.
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ReplyDeleteHi Blue Moon, I'm planning to go to Lake Toya from Sapporo on 30 April, then to Hakodate the next day. The Donan bus website is currently unavailable, would you happen to know how I can reserve seats? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi! Please make a phone reservation 011-865-5511 (Sapporo Office). In case the operator speaks English, you can ask hotel staff to help you.
DeleteIs there a way to go from Toyako onsen to Mt. Usuzan?
ReplyDeleteHi! Please see the above update timetable. Take the Donan Bus from Lake Toya to Mt. Showa Shinzan, then take the ropeway.
DeleteHi there, can you please help me with donan bus schedule on October 2018? My itinerary is:
ReplyDeleteDatemombetsu station to usuzan ropeway
usuzan ropeway to Sobetsu fruit village
Sobetsu fruit village to Lake toya
Lake toya back to datemombetsu station
Hi! I have no idea about Datemombetsu and Sobetsu but I found out donan bus schedule between Datemombetsu and Toya.
DeleteBus timetable between Datemombetsu and Toya
http://donanbus.co.jp/kougai/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/11/%E4%B8%BB%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8%E8%83%86%E6%8C%AF%E7%89%882018.4.1.pdf
Lake Toya 洞爺湖温泉
Date Mombetsu 伊達紋別
Hi
ReplyDeleteI am looking at travelling from Jozankei to Noboribetsu. Stay a night then next day take the intercity bus to Lake Toya, then take a bus to hakodate. May I know if there are buses from these locations in winter Feb time?
Thanks
Hi! I'm not sure about the bus at Jozankei. Currently, the bus timetable (Jotetsu Bus) runs between Jozankei and Sapporo is between 1st Jun - 31st Oct 18. For Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Hakodate bus should be available in Feb. By the way, please check timetable again in winter (around December).
DeleteHi, would like to check if Donan bus goes to Lake Hill Farm from Toya Onsen Bus Statino?
ReplyDeleteIf yes, able to advise on the timings to & fro?
Whether there is a need for reservation?
Been trying to find info on this online but unable to get any concrete info. Thanks so much for your help!
Hi! I have never been to Lake Hill Farm before but I try my best to search the information.
DeleteYou can take Donan bus to Lake Hill Farm from Toyako Onsen. The nearest bus stop is Hanawa Iriguchi (花和入口).
The latest timetable is 1st April 2018. If you visit the farm in winter, please recheck the timetable around December.
Please visitthis link for Donan Bus timetable.
札幌駅前 Sapporo Station
洞爺湖温泉 Toyako Onsen
Hope this can help.
Hi. Would you be able to advise me on getting to Midorinokaze Resort Kitayuzawa from Toya station? The hotel website states to stop at Datemombetsu and take the Donan bus for Otaki Kutchan. Unfortunately I can't read Japanese and would need help with the Donan bus timing. I will be there in Feb,would the bus services still be running during that season?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hi! I access the hotel website. I understand that if you get on the bus from Toya station, get off at Kutchan Station and then take another bus to hotel.
DeletePlease see this link about Toya and Kutchan bus.
I'm not sure about the current bus timetable because I can't access Donan Bus website. By the way, I will check it again once the website is back to normal but may be a little bit late.
Hi! Please see this bus timetable for your reference. It's update on 1st April. If you visit the hotel in Feb, kindly check the winter timetable which is not available yet.
DeleteI have no background about this place so you may check with the hotel by sending this bus timetable.
My idea is taking JR from Toya Station to Datemonbetsu Station (10-15 minutes), take the bus to Shirakuni-no-Toko (白絹の床) bus stop. I'm not sure Date Station is the one close to Datemonbetsu Station so please double check with the hotel.
Bus Timetable
伊達駅前 Date Eki-Mae
大滝東団地 Otaki Higashi Danchi
倶知安駅 Kutchan Eki-Mae
Hi, we plan to travel on 24/12/2018 and would like to go to Usuzan Ropeway and Mt Usu Summit.
ReplyDeleteThe plan is:
Sapporo -> Usu Station -> Usuzan Ropeway -> Toya Lake -> Usu Station -> Hakodate
A very busy day on trains I know... but my main worry is what is the best way to go from Usu Station to Usuzan Ropeway and around the lake in December as there is no Donan bus that directly goes there.
Are you able to advise?
Thank you.
I just realised that Toya station would be better I think instead of Usu Station. But still have same problem with no winter bus.
DeleteIs it normally bus from Toya -> Lake Toya. Then maybe use taxi to Usuzan Ropeway? Then do the same to get back.
Hi SKY,
DeleteActually, I have no idea about Usuzan Ropeway but I found some information on website. The website stated that "Toyako Onsen bus terminal is served by both the local buses to JR Toya Station (15 minutes, 330 yen, one bus/hour, stops near Usuzan West Crater along the way) and Usuzan Ropeway (15 minutes, 340 yen, four buses/day, no service in winter)" so I think you may use taxi. The taxi fare should be around 2,000 yen or over (one way trip).
One thing that I concerned is about the weather (freeze and windy) especially in December so please be careful.
Hi!
DeleteI just got information about Toya Travel Winter Bus which runs between Silo Observatory and Showa Shinzan (via Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal). The bus operates during 1st December 2018 - 28th February 2019. The information on website is still in Japanese. I will post the information in English soon (may be the next article).
Thank you very much! I'll try and have a look on the website too. That will help me save a lot more money rather than pay for a taxi :D
DeleteFound English details f: http://en.laketoya.com/t-pass/
DeleteHi! Thanks for your detail. T-Pass is not valid in this year. It replaces with I-Pass. I just update the information on the first page, please check it. Have a nice day!
DeleteHi! I'm planning to travel within Totako to places like Silo Observatory, Lake Hill Farm, Mt Usu and etc. IS there any bus that run around these sightseeing places? Would you be able to share whether there are any further updates to the bus timetable?
ReplyDeleteHi! Donan bus runs around there. Actually, the winter bus timetable was just ended on late Feb. Donan bus website is unable to access so I will try to check on another bus website. As I'm on the trip now and the mobile is hard to read the text so I will get back to you after 16 April.
DeleteHi! I think this bus timetable between Toyako Onsen and Silo Observatory should be updated.
Delete500 yen/trip
Toyako Onsen -> Silo Observatory
06:15 - 06:28
07:05-07:16
09:30-09:41
12:10-12:21
17:10-17:21
Silo Observatory -> Toyako Onsen
12:36-12:50
13:39-13:57
16:36-16:50
18:46-19:00
For Mt. Usu, if you visit with a group of your friend, you may take the taxi.
Hi Blue Moon, if I'm staying at Yutorelo Toyako, should I stop at Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal or Chuo-dori stop?
ReplyDeleteI checked the hotel website, and they said that stopping at the bus terminal is roughly a 10 mins walk. Would stopping at Chuo-dori be a shorter walk? As looking at the map above it does seem shorter.
Hi! I agree with you. Chuo-dori should be the closest bus stop.
DeleteHi! Is there any updates in the timetable? I'll be visiting Toyako in June
ReplyDeleteHi! Currently, I could not access Donan Bus website so I checked it from the another website. Overall, you can still use this timetable at this moment but I cannot confirm the timetable in June. In my opinion, timetable in June seems unchanged.
DeleteHi! Thanks for your website information! Are there timetables for bus from Toyako to Sapporo? Or how do I get back to Sapporo from Toyako? Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi! Please see Donan Bus timetable between Toyako Onsen and Sapporo as below:
DeleteToyako Onsen to Sapporo Station
07:05-09:54 / 09:30-12:10 / 12:10-14:50 / 17:10-19:50
Sapporo Station to Toyako Onsen
10:10-12:50 /14:10-16:45 / 16:10-19:00 / 17:10-19:50
One Way Fare (until 30 Sep): 2,780 yen
Round Trip fare (until 30 Sep): 4,930 yen
One Way Fare (from 1 Oct): 2,830 yen
Round Trip fare (from 1 Oct): 5,020 yen
Hi, Could you please let me know if there is a direct bus goes from lake Toya to Hakodate?
ReplyDeletethanks
Annie
Hi! There is no direct bus. You can take JR from Hakodate to Toya Station, then take bus to Lake Toya.
Deletethanks, the opposite if i am travel from Toya to Hakodate? would you have the bus information, do i have to book the bus ahead of time? sorry for all these questions, we are first time traveling to Hokkaido
DeleteThat's ok. As there is no direct bus between Toya and Hakodate, I recommend to take bus from Lake Toya (Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal) to Toya Station, then take the train (LTD. EXP SUPER HOKUTO) to Hakodate. No need to book the bus between Lake Toya and Toya Station. The timetable is on the top of this page.
Deletehi blue moon,
ReplyDeleteabout the taxi fare (2000-2500 yen), is it for the 4 seaters car? or is it fare per person?
do you know, is there any big taxi that can fit for 8 adults from JR toya to Toyako onsen bus terminal? and probably how much it cost?
thank you.
/diana
Hi! Normally,it is 4 seater cars. The fare is per car. Due to the tax consumption increase to 10% so I'm not sure whether the current taxi fare also increases. Please check it again.
DeleteI'm not sure about the big taxi at Lake Toya. You probably call 2 taxis or you may ask hotel to contact taxi as number provided at the bottom of article.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteNeed your help.
Is there a bus between Toya Station and Mt Usu OR between Toyako Onsen and Mt Usu ?
I would like to visit Mt Usu during Dec 26 or 27; when I am staying at Lake Toya.
Thanks in advance for your advise.
JC
Hi! Last year, Toya Travel Winter Bus ran to Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal, Showa Shinzan and Silo Observatory during the 1st December 2018 - 28th February 2019. This year still not have updated information yet. Normally, Lake Toya website will update the information about late November.
DeleteHi Blue Moon
DeleteThank you very much for your kind reply.
In summary - can I assume that there will always be a bus (Company - Toya Travel Winter) to ferry passengers from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal to Showa Shinzan.
Can I confirm that it is at Showa Shinzan that we take the Ropeway up to Mt Usu ?
Can I trouble you to help publish the Bus Schedule next weekend when it will be 22 Nov ? Is 22 Nov late enough for the latest Bus Schedule to be published ?
Thank you in advance....
JC
Hi! Please see my reply as follows:
DeleteCan I assume that there will always be a bus (Company - Toya Travel Winter) to ferry passengers from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal to Showa Shinzan.
- I think so but I cannot guarantee.
Can I confirm that it is at Showa Shinzan that we take the Ropeway up to Mt Usu ?
- Yes
Can I trouble you to help publish the Bus Schedule next weekend when it will be 22 Nov ? Is 22 Nov late enough for the latest Bus Schedule to be published ?
- I will publish the new bus schedule once it is released but cannot confirm the date. I will keep you posted.
Hi! Toya Travel Winter Bus 2019-2020 is available, please check the detail on first page. Have a nice day!
DeleteHi, is there a map of the bus route from Toya station to Toyako Onsen? I see that there are a few other stops before the Sun Palace Hotel.
ReplyDeleteSorry, we have only town map.
DeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI want to visit Noboribetsu and Lake Toya at 4 Jan 2020. I will stay at Noboribetsu Manseikaku. I have JR pass. I want to see lake toya and tunnel illumination. What time tunnel illumination will start? Is it possible to catch Donan Bus back to Noboribetsu. Thanks
Hi! The illumination tunnel starts from 18:00 until 22:00. You cannot catch the direct bus between Lake Toya and Noboribetsu so these are my options:
Delete1. Take Donan Bus from Toyako Onsen BT at 19:30 and arrive Toya Station at 19:48 in order to catch LTD. EXP SUPER HOKUTO train at 20:42 to Noboribetsu Onsen Station (arrive 21:22). Then, take Donan Bus at 21:33 to Noboribetsu Onsen (please re-check Donan Bus timetable) and walk to hotel.
2. Take taxi from tunnel illumination to Toya Station to catch the train at 19:43 (arrive Noboribetsu at 20:22) or 20:42 (arrive Noboribetsu at 21:22). Then take Donan Bus or taxi to hotel.
Hi im planning to take bus from oyunuma natural footbath to noboribetsu date historic village but i dont see the timing for the buses here
ReplyDeleteHi! Please click this link to see the timetable.
DeleteThank you for your help!
DeleteHi Blue moon! im planing to go lake toya from sapporo for a day trip any recommendations by bus? I can seem to open donan bus website so how do i do the booking?
ReplyDeleteHi! Please see Donan Bus Timetable and contact number as follows:
DeleteSapporo Station to Lake Toya
Reservation contact Sapporo Sales Office 011-865-5511
10:10-12:50
14:10-16:50
16:10-19:00
17:10-19:50
Lake Toya to Sapporo Station
Reservation contact Toya Sales Office 0142-75-2351
07:05-09:54
09:30-12:10
12:10-14:50
17:10-19:50
One Way Fare 2,830 yen
Round Trip 5,020 yen
Hi Bluemoon,
Deletefor the donan bus to lake toya from sapporo station, do we need to make reservation by calling the sales office number as you give above?
Thanks in advance
Yes. You may contact at the counter or ask hotel to contact the sales office for you.
Deleteermmm my plan is to get the bus soon after i landed in New Chitose Airport. Maybe i can ask Customer Service in Airport to contact instead?
DeleteThere is Donan Bus ticket counter at New Chitose Airport (near exit gate). You may ask the staff there.
Deletehi Bluemoon! thanks for the information, you are nice!
ReplyDeleteWould like to check with you, is the only alternative if I miss the last bus from JR Toya to Toyako Onsen BT by taxi only?
And, is the only way to get a taxi via phone call? Cause I don't think I would have a local sim card to do the calling.
Thank you very much in advance.
Hi!
DeleteIf you miss the last bus, you can take taxi. Some hotels provide free shuttle between JR Toya Station and Lake Toya. There should have taxi waiting outside Toya Station. This is taxi contact number 0142-75-2266.
thank you very very much!!
DeleteHi, From Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal to Mt. Showa Shinzan need reserve ticket on counter ? And does the Donan bus still operate in winter between Toya Station and Toya Onsen , im going on late march .
ReplyDeleteHi! No need to buy the ticket at the counter, just pay cash on the bus when you get off. The bus between Toya Station and Toyako Onsen operates as usual.
Deletehi, do i need to get ticket if im taking the bus from sakuramachi to toya station? also, how do i know that is the right bus to board? Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Just pick the ticket when get on the bus. The ticket is on the left side of the gate and pay the fare when get off the bus. Please look at 洞爺駅前 (Toya Station) in front of the bus or recheck with the bus timetable.
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ReplyDeleteIs there any luggage storage at Usu ropeway as I am rushing to board the 10.47am bus from toya station to toyako onsen?
Hi! I’m not sure if there is luggage storage at Usuzan Ropeway.
DeleteHi can you confirm if your bus timetable from Toyako Onsen is 11.25 instead of 11.20? As the connecting bus from Toya station will only arrive at 11.22.
ReplyDeleteHi! Do you mean the timetable from Toyako Onsen to Showa Shinzan? You're right. Sorry for the mistake and let me know. I correct it. The bus departs at 11:25.
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