Shizukuishi resort is located to the north of the town centre of the same name in the northern region of Iwate Prefecture. The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships were held at Shizukuishi in 1993. Shizukuishi has been operating since 1980, though since the peak 'ski boom' years the resort has been reduced in size with a number of lifts and courses closing. Even so, it still currently offers a variety of long courses and is a decent size with a 101 person Ropeway. Amihari Onsen and Iwate Kogen Snow Park are close by.
Iwate Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of the main island of Honshu. Morioka is the capital city. Most of the ski and snowboard hills in Iwate Prefecture are located in the western mountainous regions, near to the border with Akita Prefecture. Aomori Prefecture is to the north and Miyagi Prefecture is to the south of Iwate.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Shizukuishi.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
'Snow Land' is a large area for children and includes snow tubing, sledging, sliders, snow striders, a practice area and more. The entry charge is 800 yen.
Park information
There are two park areas - the 'Easy Park' (which interestingly is suited to intermediate and advanced riders according to official information), and the 'Okochama Ski & Snobo Park'.
Shizukuishi Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 8:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 6:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Yes
Weekdays
Yes
Opening information
Shizukuishi is open from 8:30am until 4:30pm in the daytime. Nighta is from 4:30pm until 6pm on weekdays and until 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays.
Shizukuishi Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Junior High School age
Older Child
Senior High School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
4,200 yen
3,700 yen
4,200 yen
3,700 yen
4 Hours
3,700 yen
3,200 yen
3,700 yen
3,200 yen
Nighta
1,800 yen
1,500 yen
1,800 yen
1,500 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
High speed lift (1 time)
600 yen
600 yen
600 yen
600 yen
Ropeway (one-way)
600 yen
600 yen
600 yen
600 yen
Ropeway (return)
1,000 yen
1,000 yen
1,000 yen
1,000 yen
Season Ticket
40,000 yen
26,000 yen
40,000 yen
26,000 yen
Children up to elementary school age can ride the lifts for free.
The 1 Day and 4 Hour lift tickets are 200 yen more expensive over the New Year period (30th December - 3rd January).
Getting to Shizukuishi
By public transport
Train
12.5km from Shizukuishi Station on the Akita Shinkansen line
12.5km from Shizukuishi Station on the Tazawako line
24.9km from Morioka Station on the Tohoku Honsen Line
Information
Shizukuishi resort is located to the north of central Shizukushi town - about 11km from Route 46 road and a few more km further from Shizukuishi Station (Tazawako line and Akita Shinkansen line).
A free shuttle bus is available from Shizukuishi Station to the resort.
There is also a free weekday-only bus service from Morioka Station.
A taxi from Shizukuishi Station takes about 20 minutes.
By Car
20km from the Morioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway
24.5km from the Takizawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 46 (10.6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 212
Direction
Shizukuishi is about 20km from the Morioka IC exit on the Tohoku Expressway.
From the Morioka IC exit, turn right onto Route 46 and then towards Shizukuishi using Prefecture Road 212. There are signposts along the way.
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