Where is Shizukuishi Resort?
The Shizukuishi ski resort is located in the
Iwate Prefecture of the
Tohoku region, about 28km northwest of the city of Morioka, and 13km north of the town of Shizukuishi.
Driving to Shizukuishi
Shizukuishi makes a great base to explore other nearby
Iwate ski resorts, so having a car is ideal. You can
rent a car in Morioka, or other parts of Honshu if you’re on a big road trip. The telephone number for the Shizukuishi Ski Resort for GPS navigation is 019-693-1111.
Train To Shizukuishi
The Shizukuishi Resort is situated about 12km from the Akita Shinkansen’s Shizukuishi Station or 25km from the Morioka train station (Tohoku Shinkansen and Akita Shinkansen). See Japan Travel Navitime for train timetables, routes and fares.
Guests of the
Shizukuishi Prince Hotel can get a courtesy shuttle bus from either of these train stations with reservation. Otherwise it’s a 40 minute taxi from Morioka Station or 20 minute taxi from the Shizukuishi Station.
Other Ski Resorts Nearby
There are various other Iwate ski resorts around Morioka and the flanks of the massive Mount Iwate. These are not easily interconnected via a public transport network, so you’ll need your own wheels or private transport to get around. A great way to explore the powder gems in this area is on a
multi-resort tour.
Nearby ski resorts include: