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Shiroishi Castle

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Shiroishi Castle

Reserve a samurai armor experience and take a commemorative photo in front of the reconstructed castle keep.

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This reconstructed wooden castle keep was completed in 1995. The original castle is believed to have existed by the end of the Sengoku period, but few historical records remain, and neither the date of its construction nor its founder is known. During the Edo period, it served as the residence of the Katakura clan, senior retainers of the Date clan, and remained standing into the Meiji period. However, following its surrender in the Boshin War, Shiroishi Castle was handed over to the new government forces and demolished in 1874.

Faithfully recreated during the reconstruction, the castle keep has a simple yet dignified appearance. The third and top floor was designed to double as a lookout tower, offering sweeping views of Shiroishi and its natural surroundings.

Visitors can also have their photos taken on the castle grounds while dressed in samurai armor with an advance reservation. This option is popular with travelers from both Japan and abroad. The adjacent Shiroishi Castle History Museum displays a 1:500-scale diorama recreating the castle and the surrounding castle town, along with other exhibits.

Highlights

  • One of Japan's few reconstructed wooden castle keeps.
  • The top floor offers outstanding views.
  • This is the only place where visitors can have their photos taken at the castle while dressed in samurai armor. Advance reservations are required.
  • Be sure to visit the Shiroishi Castle History Museum as well.

Photos

  • Masuoka Park, home to Shiroishi Castle, is also known for its cherry blossoms

    Masuoka Park, home to Shiroishi Castle, is also known for its cherry blossoms

  • The Shiroishi Castle History Museum displays dioramas and historical materials

    The Shiroishi Castle History Museum displays dioramas and historical materials

  • Exterior of the Shiroishi Castle History Museum

    Exterior of the Shiroishi Castle History Museum

  • Visitors can also try on samurai armor

    Visitors can also try on samurai armor

  • The Shiroishi Castle Town Kimono Festival, held every fall

    The Shiroishi Castle Town Kimono Festival, held every fall

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  • Wendy Wong
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    The cherry blossoms and Shiroishi Castle complement each other beautifully. It's a great spot to enjoy the full bloom of cherry blossoms in spring.

Details

Name in Japanese
白石城
Postal Code
989-0251
Address
1-16 Masuoka-cho, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture
Phone
0224-24-3030
Closed on
December 28–31
Hours
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (until 4:00 p.m. from November through March; last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Admission
Adults: ¥400; elementary, junior high, and high school students: ¥200; preschool children: free
Access
1) 5 minutes by taxi from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station
2) 15 minutes on foot from JR Shiroishi Station
3) 10 minutes by car from the Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa