Lake Tōya (洞爺湖, Tōya-ko) is a picturesque volcanic lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaidō (北海道), Japan.
The lake is nearly circular, being 10 kilometers in diameter from east-west and 9 kilometers from north-south. The town of Tōyako comprises most of the area surrounding the lake and the town of Sōbetsu is located on the eastern side. Check out the Breathtaking Aerial View from the Helicopter Ride Over Scenic Volcanic Lake Toya.
Toyako region features many hot springs and an active volcano, Mount Usu, which last erupted in the year 2000. The scenic lake was chosen as the location of the G8 summit which Japan hosted in July 2008.
Lake Tōya is said to be the northernmost lake in Japan that never ices, and the second most transparent lake in entire Japan. Nakajima Island is a small island in the middle of the lake (as seen in the ride) which houses the Tōya Lake Forest Museum.