Uni House at Lake Toya: A Light-Filled Retreat Embracing Hokkaido's Natural Beauty
Uni House is a two-story residence featuring a 'reverse floor' design that skillfully maximizes natural light and fully embraces the views of Lake Toya. The interior is centered around a warm Scandinavian style, with light-colored wooden flooring and pure white walls creating a bright, comfortable, and high-quality living atmosphere.
The second floor is the heart of the home, planned as an open-concept living and dining area designed for sharing wonderful moments. Large floor-to-ceiling windows surround the space, with one southeast-facing picture window perfectly framing the Nakajima Islands in Lake Toya, bringing the lake and mountain scenery indoors. The first floor houses two quiet bedrooms and a complete bathing space, providing a private and relaxing rest environment.
This property is situated on a large plot of land of nearly 100 tsubo, creating a dedicated private haven while offering easy access to the lakeshore, hot springs, coast, and world-class ski resorts. Transportation is convenient: approximately 20 minutes to Toya JR Station (about 1.5 hours to New Chitose Airport), 25 minutes to Rusutsu Resort (skiing/golf) and the Pacific coast, and 50 minutes to Hirafu Village and the Niseko United ski area group.
The area surrounding Lake Toya is part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, renowned for its volcanic landscapes and pristine caldera lake. A fascinating fact about the lake is that it remains unfrozen year-round due to geothermal activity, making it a unique sight even in Hokkaido's harsh winters. The closest major landmark is the stunning Lake Toya itself, a nearly circular caldera lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption over 100,000 years ago, now famous for its scenic beauty, hot springs, and the annual summer fireworks festival.
