Shiroishi Castle, Shiroishi

Name: Shiroishi Castle
Address: 1-16 Masuokacho, Shiroishi, 989-0251, Japan
Telephone: +81 224-24-3030

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Shiroishi Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle in what is now the city of Shiroishi, Miyagi. During the Edo period, it was the castle of the Katakura clan, who were hereditary retainers of the Date clan of Sendai Domain. During the Boshin War, it was also temporarily the headquarters of the Ōuetsu Reppan Dōmei. The castle was also known by the name of Masuda Castle ()

Local name: 白石城 Built: 1591 (433 years ago)Coordinates: 38°0'9"N, 140°37'1"E

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1-16 MasuokachoShiroishi 989-0251 Japan

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+81 224-24-3030

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Shiroishi Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Kōzō-ji, Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park.

5.4 miNW
Zoo
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Shiroishi
138 min walk • Miyagi Zao Fox Village, also known as Kitsune Mura, is a tourist attraction and sanctuary for foxes in Shiroishi, Miyagi, Japan where visitors can feed and interact with foxes.
5.5 miE
Temple
Kōzō-ji
141 min walk • Kōzō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Kōzō-ji was founded in 819 AD by Tokuitsu, a monk of the Hōsso sect.
6.6 miNW
Park
Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park
169 min walk • Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in southwest Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1947, the park spans the municipalities of Kawasaki, Shichikashuku, Shiroishi, and Zaō. The park centres upon the plateau of Mount Zaō and contains a number of onsen.