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Shiraishi Castle

Shiroishi Castle was the southern strategic point of the Sendai domain until it was dismantled in 1874. After the Battle of Sekigahara, the castle was the residence of the Katakura clan, the chief vassal of the Date family, for more than 260 years until the Meiji Restoration. Also known as Masuoka Castle.

In memory of the great deeds of KATAKURA Kojuro Kagetsuna, the famous one-armed man of Date Masamune, the three-story tower (castle tower) and the Ote 1 and 2 gates have been faithfully restored to their original state.

Shiroishi Castle is also the site of seasonal events. The Zao mountain range can be seen to the west, and the cool breeze blowing through makes you forget the summer heat for a moment.

It is fun to enjoy yourself as if you were the lord of the castle.

Information

Name
Shiraishi Castle
白石城
Link
Official Site
Address
1-16 Masuoka-cho, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture (in Masuoka Park)
Telephone number
0224-24-3030
Hours of operation

April - October 9:00-17:00
November - March: 9:00 - 16:00

Closed

December 28 - December 31

Admission fee

Shiraishi Castle
General admission: 400 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students 200 yen
Free for preschool children

3D High Vision Theater
(3rd floor, Museum of Historical Exploration)
Adults 400 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students 200 yen
Free for preschool children

Samurai Residence
General 200 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students: 100 yen
Free for preschool children

Common ticket
General 800 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students 400 yen
Free for preschool children

Parking lot
Castle Plaza Parking Lot, Masuoka Park Parking Lot
Access

Access by train
Train:
Approx. 12 min. walk from Shiroishi(Miyagi) Station exit
Approximately 24 minutes on foot from Shiraishi Zao Station Exit

Car:
About 10 minutes from Shiroishi IC on Tohoku Expressway

Miyagi Zao, Shiraishi

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