Map & Directions

At Shizukuishi Prince Hotel, we can provide you with information on JR Shinkansen lines and transport methods needed for sightseeing.

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From Tokyo

  • By train
  • By Tohoku Shinkansen Hayate to Morioka Station
  • By Akita Shinkansen (bullet train) to Shizukuishi Station
  • Winter only: There are direct buses from Morioka Station and shuttle buses (reservations required) from Shizukuishi Station. Please inquire for details.
  • Time required
  • A minimum of 2 hours 20 minutes from Tokyo Station to Morioka on the Tohoku Shinkansen Hayate, then a minimum of 2 hours 45 minutes on the Akita Shinkansen to Shizukuishi Station.
  • Cost
  • From Tokyo station to Morioka station by the Tohoku line “Hayate” shinkansen (bullet train), from 13,840 yen. From Tokyo station to Shizukuishi station by the Akita line “Komachi” shinkansen (bullet train), from 15,030 yen.
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From Shizukuishi Station

  • By taxi
  • From the Akita Shinkansen, Shizukuishi Station: 15 minutes by taxi (approx. 3,000 yen)
  • Time required
  • 15 minutes
  • Cost
  • Approx. 3,000 yen

From the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train), Morioka Station

  • By taxi
  • From the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train), Morioka Station: 40 minutes by taxi (approx. 7,000 yen)
  • Time required
  • 40 minutes
  • Cost
  • Approx. 7,000 yen

From Iwate Hanamaki Airport

  • By car
  • 59km via the Tohoku Expressway from Iwate Hanamaki Airport
  • Time required
  • Normally 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Cost
  • By taxi, approx. 14,000 yen

From Akita Airport

  • By car
  • Via Route 56
  • Time required
  • About 90 minutes
  • Cost
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From Sendai Airport

  • By JR
  • Airport Access line about 20 minutes. Use the Tohoku Shinkansen Hayate or Komachi trains from Sendai.
  • Time required
  • 45 minutes to Morioka, 65 minutes to Shizukuishi
  • Cost
  • To Morioka station, from 6,690 yen　　To Shizukuishi station, from about 7,870 yen.

By car

  • By car
  • 20km via Route 46 from Morioka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway (normally 35 minutes).
  • From Akita, 22km via Route 46 from the Sengan Tunnel (normally 25 minutes).
  • Time required
  • Normal time from Morioka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway is 35 minutes
  • Normal time from the Sengan Tunnel from Akita is 25 minutes
  • Cost
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