Uni House at Lake Toya: A Scandinavian-Inspired Retreat in Hokkaido
Uni House is a warm, light-filled residence in Lake Toya, blending a Scandinavian aesthetic with one of Hokkaido's most stunning landscapes. This two-storey home is designed with a reversed floor plan to maximize natural light and panoramic vistas of Lake Toya. The interior features a warm, Scandinavian-inspired palette of light-colored wood floors and white walls throughout.
The upper floor serves as the heart of the home, featuring an open-plan living and dining space designed for shared moments. Large windows line the walls, including a dedicated southeast-facing window that perfectly frames the nearby lake's Nakajima Islands. Downstairs, the ground floor hosts two quiet bedrooms and the home's bathing facilities.
Situated on a nearly 100-tsubo lot, the property offers a private sanctuary with easy access to the lake, the onsen, the ocean, and world-class ski resorts. Access is convenient, with Toya JR Station approximately 20 minutes away (about 1.5 hours to New Chitose Airport). Rusutsu Resort for skiing and golf and the Pacific Ocean are a 25-minute drive, while Hirafu Village and the Niseko United ski resorts are about 50 minutes away.