2025 Shizukuishi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#ski #snow #hot spring #resort hotel #local food #izakaya 🏂My first visit to Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate was far beyond my expectations!! This is a dream paradise for ski lovers. Compared to the popular ski resorts in Hokkaido, where prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the powder snow here is as good as Hokkaido, and the ski ticket price is less than half of that in Niseko. In addition, perhaps because the transportation is not so convenient, the number of tourists is relatively small, so you can slide freely here and enjoy the fun of snow. 🏂The ski resort is relatively small, and you can reach the top by taking two cable cars. There are only more than 20 ski slopes, but it can be said that it is small but complete. There are ski slopes of different difficulties. Whether you are a beginner or a ski expert, you can find a route that suits you. Since there are fewer tourists in Shizukuishi, there is almost no need to wait in line for the cable car even in the peak ski season. If you are willing to take off the board and climb a small hill, you can also find a completely unseen pine snow trail, and rushing down from the top of the mountain will feel like riding on clouds. 🏂There are three options for dinner at Shizukuishi Prince Hotel. The second floor offers a sumptuous buffet with a wide variety of dishes, including local specialties from Iwate Prefecture and international cuisine. There is also a small and cozy izakaya outside the hotel, which offers a variety of Japanese snacks and fine wines, allowing you to relax and enjoy a relaxing evening after skiing. It should be noted that this izakaya has limited seating and is not open many hours a week, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance at the hotel counter. In addition, there is a French restaurant on the first floor of the hotel, which requires a dress code! 🏂Although the room at Shizukuishi Prince Hotel itself has a slightly historical feel, it is clean, comfortable and standard. The hot spring facilities in the hotel are highly recommended. The hot spring water is of excellent quality and can effectively relieve fatigue after skiing. What’s special is that there is a carp pond next to the hot spring pool. It is quite therapeutic to enjoy the leisurely swimming carp while taking a bath. The surprise of the last night was the fireworks show at 8pm. The pure white snow reflected the colorful lights and shadows. It was such a blessing to see it! 🚗Transportation: There is a free shuttle bus at JR Morioka Station, four times a day, the journey takes about 40 minutes, reservations must be made in advance

Koiwai Farm, which spreads out at the foot of Mt. Iwate, is one of the largest comprehensive farms in Japan, with about 2,000 cows living on a vast site of about 3,000 hectares. Of that, 40 hectares are open to the public as the "Tourist Area Makibaen," where you can experience interacting with animals and enjoy farm-specific gourmet food. About 35 minutes by bus from JR Morioka Station Or 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from Koiwai Station Information as of July 2022. #Breathtaking view #Forest bathing #Photogenic spot #Eastern Japan #Iwate Prefecture #Koiwai Farm

I went to Koiwai Farm Makibaen in winter❄️ Normally, there is an admission fee, but in winter it is limited (February 25th to March 18th in 2022). In winter, it becomes a snow land, and children can enjoy sledding☺️ It was extremely cold, but since I came all the way to Koiwai Farm, I had their famous soft serve ice cream🍦! It's made with fresh milk, so it's super fresh! It was cold, but I'm glad I ate it♫ 📍36-1 Maruyachi, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0507 #KoiwaiFarm #SoftServeIceCream #trip2022

#KoiwaiFarm #Iwate There is a bus from Morioka Station to Koiwai Farm, and it is common to board the bus from there. This was my first time here, but it was so spacious! The weather was clear and I could see far into the distance, so the scenery was amazing! Speaking of farms, it's soft serve ice cream! I don't usually eat cold things, but when I tried it, it was so delicious that I could easily eat two! There is also a steam locomotive preserved on the premises, which is reminiscent of Night on the Galactic Railroad. (Because it is a place associated with Miyazawa Kenji) Unluckily, I didn't get to see any cows, but I had a great time!! #SummerShortTrip

#cherryblossom25 In Iwate's Shizukuishi Town, Japan's largest private farm transforms each spring with 1,000 cherry trees blooming across its rolling pastures—a spectacular "sakura × grassland × Mt. Iwate" composition honored among NHK's "Tohoku Top 20 Sakura Views." Why Visit? ✓ Japan's only large-scale "farm sakura" scenery ✓ Agricultural activities deepen hanami experience ✓ Mt. Iwate creates peerless photo backdrops

#springwander A familiar spot with cherry blossom trees that can be seen from the windows of the JR Tazawako Line. It usually blooms from around mid-April to late April, and it is often at its peak about a week later than in Morioka City. The collaboration between the residual snow and cherry blossoms of Mt. Komaga makes you feel the arrival of spring. There are about 150 Somei Yoshino trees that were planted about 40 years ago. It is planted in two rows along the lakeside embankment for about 1.5 km, and at the peak, the rich branches create a pink tunnel as if they were covering the sky.

A local grocery store, Matsu no Mi If you need to buy delicious local ingredients, you can find them all here, even rice. It's very local and convenient. Suitable for travelers who cook locally. A good place to buy food/agricultural products. There is a wide variety of local fruits and vegetables, lots of green vegetables, and the prices are affordable. Next to Matsubokuri Ice Cream, the location is obvious and easy to find/there is a parking lot, so it is very convenient to drive there. We can go together, buy/eat/be satisfied. #pinenoreal 〒020-0585 70-9 Nagayama Hayasaka, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture #松ぼっくり #pinenoreal #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Beautiful to the limit/Delicious ice cream is here/Shizukuishi/Matsubokuri •Friends in the surrounding area, be sure to check it out. It’s a great place you can’t miss if you pass by it. The ice cream here is unbeatable and super delicious. Italian gelato, seasonal gelato, and classic gelato have unique natural flavors. You have to try them once to appreciate how delicious they are. The store is infinitely beautiful. There is a parking lot, which is very convenient for self-driving. Push once++ Matsubokuri Songqiu Handmade Ice Cream🍦 〒020-0585 Nagayama Hayasaka 70-48, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture #松ぼっくり #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Shizukuishi Rakuten Yamaroku Station 〒020-0593 Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture Red, yellow, green/The mountains and valleys are full of maple leaves/Limited time/Shizukuishi Autumn Leaves Season A must-go during this limited time*Looking around, there are maple trees everywhere, which is as beautiful as a fairy tale painting. During weekdays, there are tourists one after another, and the crowds are not large. It is great to have uncrowded attractions. You can travel slowly and take beautiful photos no matter how you take them. You can have fun taking photos from all angles. During the snow season, it is a ski resort; during the maple leaf season, the mountains and valleys are filled with red and yellow maple trees that are infinitely beautiful. You must go there once, it's really beautiful. #Shizukuishi Rope #MarchGoodPlaces2025

The familiar "Koiwai Farm" is about 30 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station in Iwate Prefecture🚗 This place, surrounded by vast nature, is a great spot to heal your soul🌿 Especially popular are the rich and smooth soft serve ice cream🍦 and the rich drinkable yogurt✨ Both are made with fresh milk, and are unforgettable once you've tried them✨ It's also recommended for families, as you can enjoy experiences unique to the farm and interacting with animals⭐️ Please visit Koiwai Farm to experience nature and delicious happiness🐄🤍 📍Koiwai Farm 📮36-1 Maruyachi, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture #Iwate #IwateTourism #IwateTrip #SoftServeIceCream #DrinkableYogurt #KoiwaiFarm #0YenTripJanuary2025

#0yentripnovember Kunimi Onsen Ishizuka Ryokan A relaxing hot spring inn open seasonally. It is located in a secluded area near the base of Akita Komagatake, close to Prefectural Route 266. There is also a large public bath with an indoor bath and an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. 【information】 Address: Hashiba, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0582 Phone number: 09033629139

#0yentripnovember Koiwai Farm is the largest privately run comprehensive farm in Japan, located across Shizukuishi Town and Takizawa City in Iwate Prefecture. The total area is about 3,000 ha, of which about 2,000 ha is forest, about 630 ha is cultivated land, and the central 40 ha is open to the public as a "grassland garden". The following buildings are designated as "21 Koiwai Farm Facilities" as important cultural properties of Japan (designated on February 23, 2017) [10] (Shimomaru area) Headquarters office, Headquarters warehouse No. 1, Headquarters warehouse No. 2, Riding stable, Club (Kamimaru area) Cowshed No. 1, Cowshed No. 2, Cowshed No. 3, Cowshed No. 4, Breeding cowshed, Cattle breeding department warehouse, Silo No. 1, Silo No. 2, Weighing area, Refrigerator (Nakamaru area) Four-story warehouse, Corn shed (4 buildings), Cultivation department warehouse

Mt. Mitsuishi is located in the direction of Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, at an altitude of 1,466m. It has been selected as one of the 100 famous mountains in the Tohoku region, and in the autumn foliage season, it displays beautiful autumn foliage comparable to that of Mt. Kurikoma in Miyagi. There is a mountain hut at an altitude of about 1,300m, so you can take a lunch break. There are also toilets. The area around the mountain hut is a high-altitude marsh, so you can enjoy the autumn leaves. The course distance is not that long, but the ups and downs and the muddy mountain trail are more intense than you can imagine, and it really drains your energy. Your shoes and pants are covered in mud... It is very useful to have gaiters to cover your feet. Strong winds are blowing at the summit. My backpack cover was blown away and lost. Some people had their glasses and hats blown away! So make sure to store anything you don't want blown away in your bag. Even with all that trouble, the scenery is breathtaking. The season usually runs from late September to early October. #tripdomestictravel #iwateprefecture #greatview #autumnleaves #mountainclimbing

Koiwai Farm, located at the southern foot of Mount Iwate, is a vast expanse of green land filled with a sense of openness. You can feel the comfort of nature while watching cows and sheep relaxing leisurely. You can take a walk, interact with the animals, or enjoy various activities. Adjacent to the Koiwai Farm Makiba-en is the Kamimaru Barn, the birthplace of Koiwai Farm's dairy farming. About 300 mother cows and calves live here. In the early morning, you can see them stretching out outside the barn. Additionally, nine buildings, including the active barn and Japan's oldest silo, are designated as important cultural properties by the country.

#Sports Because you walk with the staff, even beginners can feel at ease. The kids tried out riding cute ponies! When they got on the horse's back, they were surprised at how much higher it was than they thought! They were a little scared at first, but the staff walked gently, so they were able to relax and enjoy the scenery. *Payment is cash only. Opening hours 10:00-12:00 13:00-15:00 *This may change depending on the horse's health condition. Location Koiwai Horse Park Area Price 800 yen per person Large horses: Customers over 130 cm tall Ponies: Customers under 130 cm tall

#BBQ Koiwai Farm is a vast farm. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery with Mt. Iwate in the background. A BBQ lunch in such a pleasant location!! I had the Koiwai Premium BBQ Plate! An outdoor restaurant where you can enjoy the true pleasure of charcoal grilling while feeling the refreshing breeze up close. Come empty-handed and enjoy BBQ. Pets are also welcome. *Cashless payment is available. *Please note that you cannot bring in food or camping equipment such as charcoal or stoves.

Koiwai Farm in winter - fun, delicious and beautiful! Once you arrive at Koiwai Farm, have a barbecue at the igloo canteen! 🍖 After eating and drinking, we started to build snowmen and have snowball fights~ When you are tired, come back to eat the super rich milk ice cream 🍦 and cheesecake 🍰 Then enjoy the romantic sunset🌇 As night falls, the romantic winter lights at Koiwai Farm are stunning. The area is large and fun to visit ~ and there’s even a fireworks show! 🎆 Such a perfect attraction really needs to be recommended! It is perfect for couples and families! ❤️ #Koiwai Farm #Tohoku #Parenting #Fireworks #Lights #Snow House BBQ

The most kawaii farm in Iwate Prefecture at Koiwai Farm (小岩井農場) 🐮 . Koiwai Farm in Iwate Prefecture Located in the Tohoku region of Japan It is famous as a dairy product brand. This is one of the largest farms in Japan. It covers an area of ​​over 3,000 hectares. I must say that the atmosphere of the farm is very cute. It is suitable for finding activities to do and refresh yourself. . Here, there are many outdoor activities to do. Such as horseback riding, archery, Bungee trampoline I recommend taking a horse-drawn carriage around the farm. You will get to meet cute animals such as ponies and sheep. You can also visit the butter production process and experience carpentry. . And what you can't miss are the products processed from the farm's produce. Or the Koiwai Dairy Products brand. There are yogurt, milk, cheese, jam made from fresh ingredients. And one of the highlights here It is a very beautiful viewpoint That is "One Sakura Tree" that should be seen in the spring of Osu . • How to get there You can fly from Thailand --> Narita Airport and transfer to Iwate-Hanamaki Airport Then take the train from Morioka Station to Koiwai Station On the JR Tazawako Line for about 10 minutes, From Koiwai Station by taxi for about 15 minutes • Admission fee: Adults 800 yen, Children 300 yen

🌼Recommended for summer vacation outings! 🌼 Dairy products that you see quite often in supermarkets👀 However, the price keeps me from reaching for them lol But I bet they're delicious🎶 Yes, that's the Koiwai series🐄⸒⸒ I went to Koiwai Farmーーー✨ It's a huge space in Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture✨ I went there by car, but on a nice day the green of the plants is super vivid! You can visit the cowshed, ride a pony🐴 (800 yen including tax for one lap of the space), and see the sheep and horses on the farm, enjoying nature 150%✨ The air is really clear✨ I took a deep breath many times and wanted the air in my body to be from Koiwai! At the restaurant just inside the entrance gate to the premises, you can enjoy yakiniku (grilled meat) with beef, pork, lamb and vegetables. At one of the shops, you can enjoy thick, cold and creamy ice cream that can only be found at Koiwai Farm. The food was also pretty amazing. This is the perfect relaxing travel spot for your summer outings. ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆ 📍 Koiwai Farm 36-1 Maruyachi, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture Koiwai Farm Makibaen 🐄⸒⸒ ⏰9:00-17:30 (open all year round) *Business hours during the green season (May 6th-mid-October) 👛Junior high school students and older: 800 yen (tax included) Elementary school students and younger: 500 yen (tax included) Pets 🐶: 500 yen (tax included) #IwateTourism #IwatePrefecture #trip #KoiwaiFarm #Tohoku #TohokuTrip

[Access] ○About 30 to 45 minutes by bus from JR Morioka Station *Dates may vary due to road congestion. Get off at the bus stop Koiwai Farm. ~Recommended Activities~ ①Farm Tractor Ride This is a vehicle that can carry about 20 people on the back of a tractor. This tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the information center, so apply early when you arrive. The 45-minute tour will take you around with a driver and guide. This tour is recommended as it takes you to unique places. ②Moumou Bus Ride A bus that runs through the farm can carry about 12 people. There are about two Moumou buses moving around the park. There are bus stops, so be sure to get on and off there. A fee is charged each time, but it's a good way to get around the large grounds efficiently. ③Play on the Lawn For small children, bring a ball or frisbee that you can borrow for free at the information center and head to the lawn. If the weather is nice, you're sure to have a pleasant time. *Information current as of May 2024. #Sakura2024

[Points] ~Delicious cheesecake~ Silo Cafe is a cafe relatively close to the entrance of Koiwai Farm. This shop mainly serves sweets and pasta. Of the restaurants at Koiwai Farm, there are few that operate entirely from inside the shop, and this shop is one of them. There are only about 20 seats inside the shop, so you can relax and enjoy your time. It's a good place to drop in when you get tired of walking around. We recommend the cheesecake and drink set. The cheesecake is just the right size and has a great cheese aroma. *Information as of May 2024. #Sakura2024

[Access] About 35 minutes by bus from JR Morioka Station to Koiwai Farm [Points] ~The outdoor seats are nice~ Sairinkan Cafe is a cafe that mainly serves drinkable yogurt and soft serve ice cream. The interior of the store is a farm, so there are pictures of cows on display. You can get your soft serve ice cream in a paper cup with a cow pattern. You can eat it inside the store, but it's also great to eat outside when it's not too hot. You can go when you're tired from walking around, or you can go right after you arrive. This is a cafe that you can enjoy in many different ways. *Information as of May 2024. #Sakura2024

[Highlights] ~Meet cows up close~ Koiwai Farm's Kamimaru Cowshed is, as its name suggests, a cowshed where you can get up close and personal with the cows. There are many types of cows in the cowshed, including those for milking and those for giving birth. On the premises, you can still see the many facilities that were once used for measuring weight and clipping nails, and you can take a stroll around the area. By visiting the Kamimaru Cowshed, you'll feel grateful to the cows and want to try their dairy products. This is a must-visit spot when you come to Koiwai Farm. *Information current as of May 2024. #Sakura2024

[Points] ~Learn why Koiwai Farm was established~ The Koiwai Farm Important Cultural Property Gallery is a facility where you can learn about the origins of Koiwai Farm and how the work of the cows supports the farm. You can visit for free. The museum also has a state-of-the-art corner where you can get an explanation of the materials just by holding your hand over them. This is a facility where you can learn more about Koiwai Farm, so please visit. *Information current as of May 2024. #Sakura2024

[Points] ~Try buying some unique products from Koiwai Farm~ Koiwai Premium Shop is a shop located inside Koiwai Farm that mainly sells souvenirs. There is also a restaurant next door. The shop sells many items with cow pattern designs and refrigerated dairy products that can only be eaten here. If you want to buy something original that can be kept at room temperature, we recommend the wide variety of Koiwai Farm's original cookies. If you're here, be sure to research the souvenirs you're interested in. You can also have them sent to you by refrigerated delivery, so it's also attractive that you can easily enjoy Koiwai Farm at home. *Information as of May 2024. #Sakura2024

#JapanKorea Spring Good Place Koiwai Farm Cherry Blossoms!! ️ You have been to Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets should have seen Koiwai milk sold owned for more than 130 years located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture Koiwai Farm is open to the public 👍 Perfect for kids There will be many activities Big grass minibus cow cow animals and more Husband loves to buy handmade specialties bought ranch handmade dairy cows I just miss buying fresh milk fresh milk ice cream ❤️ Morioka Railway Station is 35mins direct by Koiwai bus

#familytravel #Shizukuishi Ski Resort Shizukuishi Prince Hotel Ski Resort is small and exquisite, and you don't have to squeeze with a bunch of tourists. It can be smooth and refreshing with ease and pleasure. After the meal, we will return to the hotel to soak in the famous Takakura Hot Spring, and then enjoy the unique Morioka noodles, tempura, fragrant Japanese rice, and delicious juicy beef. It is definitely not inferior to other popular ski spots.

#discoveryourownjapan #japantohoku #iwate #koiwaifarm Koiwai Farm is a large farm located in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku region, Japan. It covers an area of ​​approximately 18,000 rai, making it the largest farm in Japan. It was built in a remote area with the cooperation of the government and private sectors. In addition to agriculture and animal husbandry, it also cares about the environment by using animal waste to produce renewable energy. The area around the farm is also a tourist attraction because it has a variety of nature in all 4 seasons. The farm organizes various activities.