At Shizukuishi Prince Hotel, we can provide you with information on JR Shinkansen lines and transport methods needed for sightseeing.
Access
By Car:
It is 20Km from Tohoku Expressway Morioka IC via National Route 46 (approx. 30 minutes).
From Akita, it is 22Km from Sengan Tunnel via National Route 46 (approx. 25 minutes).
By Train:
From Tokyo to Morioka, it takes 2 hours 10 minutes by Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa”
From Morioka station to hotel, it takes around 40 minutes by taxi during normal hours (approx. ¥8,000).
From Tokyo to Shizukuishi, it takes 2 hours 28 minutes by Akita Shinkansen “Komachi”
From Shizukuishi station to hotel, it takes around 20 minutes by taxi during normal hours (approx. ¥4,000).
[Winter season] Shuttle bus service available from Morioka Station. Courtesy bus service is available from Shizukuishi Station, reservation required. Contact us for further information.
[Summer season] Shuttle bus service is available from Morioka Station/Shizukuishi Station, reservation required. Contact us for further information.
From Iwate Hanamaki Airport, it is 59 km via Tohoku Expressway (Approx. 70 minutes/approx. 14,000 yen by taxi). Bus from Iwate Hanamaki Airport to Morioka station: http://www.iwatekenkotsu.co.jp/hanamaki_kukou.html