Shiroishi Castle (白石城)
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Shiroishi Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle in the city of Shiroishi, just a 10-minute walk from Shiroishi Station. The castle was used by the Date clan of the Sendai Domain but then the Katakura clan were hereditary retainers of the castle for 260 years from after the battle of Sekigahara until the Meiji period. At the start of the Meiji period the castle was demolished by Ordinance for the Disposal of Castles but in remembrance of the achievements of Date Masamune’s senior retainer Katakura Kagetsuna, the three-story keep and two gates were faithfully restored in 1995. Shiroishi Castle has around 400 cherry trees (in Masuoka Park). It is a famous cherry blossom spot that attracts a lot of tourists around mid-April.
Miyagi Pref. Shiroishishi Masuokachou 1-16 (Shiroishi / ZaoArea)
[Apr.-Oct.]9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-16:00(Latest entry15:30)
Review of Shiroishi Castle
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingThe grounds are lovely and the castle is impressive...
Details
- Hours
- [Apr.-Oct.]9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-16:00(Latest entry15:30) - Closed
- 12/28-12/31
- Fees
- [Shiroishi Castle Admission Ticket] Adults400yen, Children (Small, Medium, High School Students) 200yen
- Parking Lot
- Not available
* Shiroishi City Hall north side, castle open space parking lot Free - Credit Card
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available(SHIROIS FREE Wi-Fi)
- Note
- Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of April 24, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information. - Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Miyagi Areas

Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.