Yutorelo Toyako

I received an email the day before with a QR code. When I arrived right at check-in time, the parking lot in front of the entrance was full, so I parked in the lot at the back right of the building. It’s not far even though it’s called “back right.” For check-in, you scan the QR code and take the printed PIN to your Accommodation Room. This kind of process is common these days at hospitals and pharmacies too, so anyone who can use a smartphone should be fine.There were welcome drinks, snacks, and desserts as well—I ate and drank too much there and regretted it a little. I later noticed that after checking in and picking up amenities, the route to the Room differs depending on whether you have a pet or not.The Room was a bit old and didn’t have a bath, but it had a washlet toilet seat so it wasn’t an issue for me. I then headed straight to the sauna I’d been looking forward to—each person has their own partitioned space. It’s great not having to worry about distance from others, though that day it was almost like having it all to myself. On the other hand, I felt a bit cramped, and the wavy seat (like a sauna chair) didn’t fit my body well. Still, I did four 10-minute sets. The cold plunge was amazing—there was unlimited ice available so it was perfectly chilled.Dinner was standard and looked like it might not be enough at first glance, but unlimited drinks (including beer) was impressive. The beer server especially impressed me: put your mug in place and press a button, and it pours automatically. That alone makes me want to stay again.All staff were polite and helpful, which made for a very pleasant holiday. For breakfast I initially thought there might be fewer side dishes than expected, but overall I was satisfied. This has become one of my Accommodations I’d like to repeat.Lake Toya had many foreign tourists, but here about 85% of guests were Japanese, which suited me well. I hope neither ill-mannered Japanese nor foreign guests start coming here.Oh—and maybe leaving an intentionally bad review would keep it from getting crowded!

Large hotels can be nice, but as an adult, I find myself drawn to the calming atmosphere of a more serene Hotel. The welcome drink and free drinks during meals were very satisfying. The staff were attentive and thoughtful, making it a wonderful Hotel experience. However, one downside was that the sauna was separate from the main bath area, which made it inconvenient to use. If there had been raw eggs or Onsen eggs available at breakfast, it would have been perfect with no complaints!