How To Get To Shizukuishi

Shizukuishi is located in northern Honshu in the Iwate Prefecture. Most travellers fly into either Haneda or Narita International Airports in Tokyo and then take the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train. Read on below for all the details and if you require assistance speak to one of our Japan travel specialists.

Shinkansen + Shuttle Bus

Taking the famous Shinkansen or the ‘Bullet Train’ is the easiest way to get to Shizukuishi. The overall journey takes around 4 hours from the airports and involves a few connections.

If you’re traveling from Haneda or Narita Airport here’s how you get to Shizukuishi.

1. From Narita Airport take the Narita Express to Tokyo Station or if you’re coming from Haneda Airport you’ll need to take the monorail to Hamamatsucho Station and then the train to Tokyo Station. 
2.  From Tokyo Station you can take the Akita Shinkansen or the Tohoku Shinkansen. The Akita Shinkansen takes you Shizukuishi Station and takes around 2 hours 35 minutes. Or if you take the Tohoku Shinkansen it stops at Morioka Station and takes around 2 hours 11 minutes.
3. From Shizukuishi Station you’re only a 20 minute drive from the ski resort and from Morioka Station it’s 40 minutes. You can either take a taxi or there are buses available. Shizukuishi Prince Hotel offer a courtesy bus during the winter season which needs to be pre-booked by contacting the hotel, we can arrange this for you.

If you have any issues during your journey, just ask one of the friendly Japanese staff at any of the stations and they will be happy to assist.

Travelling From Other Cities

Japan is famous for its JR rail network which makes getting around the country easy. If you’re visiting Myoko Kogen from other cities in Japan such as Kyoto, Osaka or Kanazawa, you can take the Shinkansen. There are some helpful sites for planning your journey from city to city, we recommend Hyperdia or the Japan Travel App by Navitime.

Buying a JR Rail Pass is often the most cost effective option if you’re spending time in other cities before or after your ski trip. Speak to one of our Japan specialists and they’ll be able to recommend the best option for you.

Luggage Delivery Service

If you’re brining your own skis or snowboard and spending time in other cities of Japan, they offer a convenient luggage delivery service. You can send your luggage ahead to the airport or accommodation and pick it up when you arrive. This is perfect if you’re wanting to spend time in Tokyo or other cities before or after your ski trip but don’t want to haul your luggage on the trains.

If you want to send your ski gear you can arrange this at the airport or your hotel reception. Luggage delivery usually takes about 1 – 3 days depending on where you send it from and costs between ¥1500-3000 depending on size and
distance.

Visit Yamato Transport or “Black Cat” for more info.