Toyako, Japan
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
DusitPleated cedar lodge
Cedar logs and folded fabric line the spaces, opening wide to the caldera waters of Lake Toya.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hokkaido harvest dinners at EZO Cuisine serve seasonal regional catches alongside craft sake.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The warmly decorated rooms are bright, airy and open, letting the lake outside dominate the space, even from the bathroom.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the quiet northern shore of Lake Toya, surrounded by forest and caldera waters.
The rooms
Every room faces the water, with an outdoor cedar soaking tub set directly on the balcony.
The onsen
Indoor baths and an open-air rotenburo look out over the lake, fed by natural calcium-sodium-sulfate spring water.
Restaurant
La Saison
Chefs at the open counter prepare Japanese ramen and Thai noodle bowls using local Hokkaido produce.
At the table
Dining tables sit beneath folded fabric arches overlooking the lake, and TARU Bar serves Japanese craft whiskies.
How it began
The property was originally a local nursing home before its conversion into a lakeside resort in 2018.
Toyako
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.