A Peaceful Day at Lake Toya 洞爺湖 | Bears, Nature & Local Food | Hokkaido Travel Vlog 北海道
Today we’re going on a little day trip around the beautiful Lake Toya in Hokkaido. Today we’re going on a little day trip around the beautiful Lake Toya in Hokkaido. Our first stop — the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. It’s home to Hokkaido’s native brown bears. Our first stop — the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. It’s home to Hokkaido’s native brown bears. Tickets are 1,000 yen per adult. Tickets are 1,000 yen per adult. The bears are grouped by age and kept in different areas of the ranch. The bears are grouped by age and kept in different areas of the ranch. You can observe them relaxing or simply enjoying their time in their own unique ways. You can observe them relaxing or simply enjoying their time in their own unique ways. Many visitors are trying to feed them cookies. Many visitors are trying to feed them cookies. Just a short walk away is Showashinzan Station, where you can catch the ropeway up Mount Usu. Just a short walk away is Showashinzan Station, where you can catch the ropeway up Mount Usu. We passed through the town of Date for lunch. It’s a small, local spot with warm food and countryside views. The food was so delicious and comforting. We stopped by Lake Hill Farm — this place is just pure countryside peace. We had their pudding and cream puff as well as some drinks. Their milk flavour was so creamy and fresh. After that quiet break at Lake Hill Farm, we made our way to the final stop of the day. From here, you get an incredible panoramic view of Lake Toya and the mountains around it. It was such a peaceful day, and Lake Toya was truly one of the most beautiful, calming places we’ve ever been.
Join me on a calm and peaceful day exploring the stunning area around Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Japan. From watching brown bears at Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch, to enjoying a slow lunch at Restaurant Yu, relaxing at Lake Hill Farm with homemade snacks, and ending the day with breathtaking views from the Silo Observation Deck — it was a day full of quiet beauty and gentle moments. Lake Toya truly felt like a place where time slows down. I hope this video brings you a little peace too. 🌿
Filmed in April 2025.
[ PLACES VISITED ]
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
昭和新山熊牧場
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f45jFSogut6D2KeZ9
Showashinzan Station
昭和新山駅
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Le5ftWpCLZT6Nf929
Date
伊達市
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9uiNA7NtNHpKf9JK8
Restaurant Yu
レストラン悠
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YxaLvagAyhgQnkFP8
Lake Hill Farm
レークヒル･ファーム
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mar8fKmiBYP6Ngi77
Shikotsu Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck
サイロ展望台
https://maps.app.goo.gl/F7BYijXWfj3JXVZBA
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00:00 Intro
00:09 Bear Ranch
02:04 Lunch at Date Town
02:50 Lake Hill Farm
03:25 Observation Deck
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