Cheering at the Lake Toya Marathon: A Guide to Combining Spectating and Sightseeing
How supporters can enjoy a full day at Lake Toya while cheering runners—start times, the onsen town, sightseeing, and a whole-house base near the start/finish.
Toya Cospa!: Guide to Lake Toya’s Autumn Cosplay Event
A guide to Toya Cospa!, Lake Toya’s relaxed, mostly indoor autumn cosplay event—what to expect, how to get there, and the best whole-house rentals to use as your base.
Toyako Manga & Anime Festa: A One-Night, Two-Day Itinerary
A one-night, two-day plan for the TOYAKO Manga & Anime Festa, pairing the cosplay festival with Lake Toya fireworks and sightseeing from a whole-house rental base.
Cosplay Across the Whole Lake Toya Onsen Town: A TMAF Guide
How to enjoy the TOYAKO Manga & Anime Festa, where the whole Lake Toya onsen town becomes your cosplay venue—photo spots, changing tips, etiquette and getting around.
Enjoying the Toyako Manga & Anime Festa with Kids and First-Timers
A relaxed, family-friendly guide to the TOYAKO Manga & Anime Festa (TMAF) at Lake Toya—free admission, itasha displays, a keyword rally, and pairing it with onsen sightseeing.
Lake Toya Marathon Course Guide: Elevation and the Turnaround
A local inn’s guide to running the Lake Toya Marathon well—handling the lakeside elevation change, wind, hydration, and pacing on the out-and-back course.
Lake Toya Marathon: A Runner’s Pre-Race Stay Guide with Whole-House Rentals for Teams
A runner’s guide to choosing the ideal pre-race stay for the Lake Toya Marathon, with whole-house rentals near the start line for teams and cheering families.
Lake Toya Marathon: Complete Guide to Events, Schedule, Course & Lodging
A local operator’s complete guide to the Lake Toya Marathon: events, 2026 schedule, course, entry, and where to stay before the race.
Azaleas at Usu Zenkoji Temple: Early-Summer Blooms Framed by the Main Hall’s Window, Near Lake Toya
After the cherry blossoms fade, azaleas fill the quiet grounds of Usu Zenkoji Temple near Lake Toya—best seen framed by the thatched main hall’s window in mid- to late May.
Lake Toya Flower Calendar: Cherry, Plum, Daffodils & Azaleas from April to June
A chronological April–June guide to Lake Toya’s spring flowers—cherry blossoms, plum, daffodils and azaleas—with the best viewing times and spots.