Lake Toya Kisen Cruise Ticket: Enjoy Scenic Lake Views

Itinerary

【Operating Hours】
◆ Nakajima Island Sightseeing Cruise (Summer Schedule) [Late April to End of October]
Operating Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Every 30 minutes)
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes if not disembarking at Nakajima (Station Pier - Nakajima - Station Pier). If disembarking, transfer to the next boat after 30 minutes for a total of about 80 minutes.

◆ Winter Schedule [November to Early April]
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Every 60 minutes)
Duration: Approximately 30 to 45 minutes as disembarkation at Nakajima is not possible.

*Please note that schedules may change due to COVID-19 measures. Check the facility's website for the latest information before booking.

Itinerary

◆ April Operating Days
From April 1 to 27, 2022 (Wednesday), cruises operate only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Every hour)

◆ Regular Operations from April 28 (Thursday)
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Every 30 minutes)
* Cruises operate daily (entry to the island is until 2:30 PM).

■ Official Website
https://www.toyakokisen.com/

◆Access from Outside Hokkaido
By Airplane: Use New Chitose Airport.
By Train: Take the JR Muroran Main Line and Hakodate Main Line via Tsugaru Strait from Hakodate to Toya (using express trains), approximately 2 hours.
By Ferry: Use Tomakomai Port or Muroran Port.

◆By Car
From New Chitose Airport: Take the Dō-Ō Expressway from Chitose I.C. to Abuta-Toyako I.C., 109.1 km.
From Sapporo: Take Route 230 from Sapporo through Jozankei and Nakayama Pass to Toyako Onsen, approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.
From Tomakomai/Muroran: Take the Dō-Ō Expressway from Tomakomai East I.C. to Abuta-Toyako I.C., 97.2 km. Alternatively, take Route 36 from Tomakomai to Muroran, Route 37 from Muroran to Date, and Route 453 from Date to Toyako Onsen, approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
From Hakodate: Take Route 5 from Hakodate to Oshamanbe, Route 37 from Oshamanbe to Toyoura, and Route 230 from Toyoura to Toyako Onsen, approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. Alternatively, take the Dō-Ō Expressway from Onuma Park I.C. to Abuta-Toyako I.C., 125.7 km.

◆By JR Train
- Nearest Station: JR Toya Station (TEL: 0142-76-2525). From Toya Station, use the Donan Bus or a taxi.
- From New Chitose Airport: Take the Muroran Main Line from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Chitose, then from Minami-Chitose to Toya (using express trains), approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- From Muroran: Take the Muroran Main Line from Higashi-Muroran to Toya (using express trains), approximately 30 minutes.
- From Hakodate: Take the Muroran Main Line and Hakodate Main Line from Hakodate to Toya (using express trains), approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

◆By Bus
- Donan Bus Toya Office: TEL: 0142-75-2351
- From Sapporo: From JR Sapporo Station to Toyako Onsen, approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
- From Muroran: From Muroran Port to Date to JR Toya Station, approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes, then from JR Toya Station to Toyako Onsen, approximately 20 minutes.

For those taking the Nakajima Island Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Toya, please use the Lake Toya Kisen Station Pier.