Book Shiroishi hotels

Even though the hotel situation in Shiroishi is limited, don't get your knickers in a knot, lastminute.co.nz features 2 hotels within a 16-kilometre drive.

The Oohira Hotel, Yamagata, which is the nearest hotel, is located 25 kilometres from downtown Shiroishi. Alternatively, you could have a look at the Comfort Hotel Yamagata, located in Yamagata, which is 35 kilometres away.

The Hotel Route-Inn Yamagata Ekimae is 35 kilometres away from the heart of Shiroishi. Another hotel is the Yoshidaya Ryokan, which is located 25 kilometres away. More alternatives in the area are the Chisun Inn Fukushima Nishi Ic and the APA Hotel Yamagata-Ekimaeodori.

After you've cruised Shiroishi for a while, be sure to set aside a few more days to discover Tohoku's other delights. Tohoku has forests, lakes and mountains, along with commonly visited Tohoku sights like the ruins. In this region of Japan, travellers can also partake in snowboarding.

It's well known that Australians just love to have a good time, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Sumikawa Snow Park and Takimidai Lookout, which you'll find in Zao, 12 kilometres to the north of Shiroishi. The Miyagi Zao Royal Hotel and CHIKUSENSO Mt.Zao Onsen Resort&Spa are some of the great accommodation options in Zao. Or, you could consider staying in Tagajo, 50 kilometres to the northeast of Shiroishi, where you can pick from the Hotel Route-Inn Sendai-Tagajo and Hotel Route-Inn Tagajo Eki Higashi. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Tagajo, set aside a little time to check out the Tohoku History Museum and Taga Castle Ruins.

Get your sporting fix with a journey to Miyagi Baseball Stadium, which is 40 kilometres to the northeast of Shiroishi. The The Westin Sendai and the Hotel Metropolitan Sendai are near all the action.

Travellers planning on arriving through Sendai Airport may plan to stay at the Hotel Route-Inn Natori or the Weekly-Sho Sendai Natori, both of which are a short distance away.