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Overview
Shizukuishi is a medium sized resort located in Iwate prefecture approx. 5 hours north of Tokyo with easy access via the Shinkansen, the accommodation offers ski in ski out for everyone with a ropeway cable car and lifts operating from right outside the locker rooms, the resort is an excellent option for powder lovers with the Shizukuishi Snow CAT operation offering first and second tracks daily. Shizukuishi is also well suited for families with a kids park which includes tubing and ski escalators and children 12 and under can ski for free.
Overall the resort is better suited to Beginner and Intermediate skiers or families with limited off piste areas available (without taking the Snow CAT).
There is also limited après and restaurants at the resort, although Shizukuishi town offers some great restaurant options which is approx. 15 mins by car / bus from the hotel, we recommend Shizukuishi soul kitchen for a western feast as it has some of the best American style pizza in Japan.
While at the resort regale in the magnificent views of Mount Iwate which dominates the landscape and enjoy a relaxing onsen while overlooking a Koi pond, there is a French restaurant with some superb wines or a western and Japanese buffet with local iwate wagyu and Japanese seafood as well as a large selection of food including a desert bar with ice cream machine and all you can drink menu as well.
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Adventures & Attractions
Our recommended resort highlights.
Shizukuishi Outdoor Onsen
Takakura Hot Spring has a source flowing into it that is certified as a Hot Spring Heritage site. In relaxing Air and nature with Japanese Cap. Her
Shizukuishi Dining
Dining Main Dining Room Kobushi A formal restaurant with seating for 90, where the chef serves Western full-course meals using the finest selecte
Shizukuishi Cat Tour
CAT Tour A tour for skiers who are looking for the core of powder snow! A trail with the elevation of 4,500m. Sunrise Cat Tour Experience arou
Snow Land
Tubing trail is up to 500m in total extension! A snow park for kids and a whole family to enjoy.
Ninja Activity
A special program featuring Ninja, that were said to have existed in this area. Enjoy Ninja-like experiences on the snow for both children and adults.
Iwate Snow Festival
One of the area’s most popular snow festivals held at 7 sites in Shizukuishi area including Koiwai Farm in early February. Enjoy snow sculptures, sledd
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By Air
International travellers will generally arrive at Tokyo’s Narita or Haneda airports and make their way to Shizukuishi via the excellent train network using the JR East Pass. Although for domestic air travel; Akita Airport which is around 2 hours’ drive from Shizukuishi and can be flown to from Haneda Airport, Nagoya, Hokkaido and Osaka with daily services, also Iwate- Hanamaki Airport is the closest airport to Shizukuishi and has some limited arrivals from Osaka or Hokkaido the airport is only 70 mins’ drive to Shizukuishi
By Train
Shizukuishi can be reached by Shinkansen from Morioka Station or Shizukuishi station when combined with a bus, taxi or private transfer, the JR East 5 day Tohoku Pass will get you to and from the airports to Tokyo and then onto Morioka or Shizukuishi which is great value.
By Car
Renting a car at Morioka City and Driving to Shizukuishi will take approx. 55 mins, with a car you can explore other areas in the region such as the Hachimantai ski resorts and other resorts in the Iwate or Akita area
By Bus
There is a regular bus service to Shizukuishi resort from to and from Morioka Station, the bus takes approx. 55 mins, there is a closer option from Shizukuishi Station which only takes 20 mins, although limited bus services are available however taxis are also available.
By Private Transfer
We can arrange a private taxi or van to take you and your ski gear from Morioka Station to Shizukuishi resort, the transfer will take approx. 55 mins.
Below are some PDF tourist maps to help you navigate and enjoy your time at Shizukuishi.
