Where is Shizukuishi ski resort in Japan located?

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.

How long does it take to get to Shizukuishi from Morioka?

A taxi from Shizukuishi Station takes about 20 minutes and normally costs around 4,000 yen. A taxi from Morioka Station takes about 40 minutes and normally costs around 8,000 yen. Shizukuishi is about 20km from the Morioka IC exit on the Tohoku Expressway.

When was the last World Ski Championships held in Shizukuishi?

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.

When is Shizukuishi snow land open in Japan?

‘Shizukuishi Snow Land’ is a large area near base for children and includes various snow related facilities. It is open from 26th December 2020 until 21st March 2021 from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Entry charge is 1,500 yen. There is also a ‘practice zone’ for kids by the top of the Ropeway as well as an area for snow striders.

Where is the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Japan?

Shizukuishi Prince Hotel is a resort hotel in Shizukuishi, Iwate (northeast area of Japan). The hotel is surrounded by beautiful nature and great mountains which show various colours and scenery changing according with the four seasons, Mt. Iwate, also by the golf course and skiing ground.

When did Shizukuishi ski resort start Cat Tour?

Once the venue for the 1993　Alpine World Ski Championships, Shizukuishi Ski Resort in Iwate prefecture allows for a fun ski holiday without the worry of overcrowding. On top of the 13 available courses, as of the 2015-16 season the resort has started a CAT Tour service which lets you take advantage of the fresh and deep powder.