Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
Shiroishi Castle was the castle of Katakura Kojuro, the chief vassal to Date Masamune, who built the foundations of Sendai. This castle is scientifically important since it was restored based on Japan's oldest architectural style. Attracting numerous history fans and cosplayers, an event is held on the first Saturday of every October that recreates the deciding battle from the summer campaign of the siege of Osaka between the armies of Katakura Kojuro and Sanada Yukimura.
View scenic routes that include this spot
Enjoy everything from the latest tourist spots and Edo culture of Tokyo to the scenery and traditions of Tohoku
RELAX & MINGLE
More Information about Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
Street address
- Masuokacho, Shiroishi City
Access
Route1
- Shiroishi Castle: Approx. 30-min. walk from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station
Sumaru Yashiki: Approx. 25-min. walk from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station
- Shiroishi Castle: Approx. 30-min. walk from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station
Route2
- Shiroishi Castle: Approx. 10-min. walk from JR Shiroishi Station
Sumaru Yashiki: Approx. 5-min. walk from JR Shiroishi Station
- Shiroishi Castle: Approx. 10-min. walk from JR Shiroishi Station
Opening Hours
- Shiroishi Castle: 9:00-17:00 (from Nov. to Mar.: 9:00-16:00)
Sumaru Yashiki : 9:30 – 16:30
Closed
- Shiroishi Castle: no holidays except from Dec. 28 to 31
Sumaru Yashiki: Year-end and New Year’s Holidays
Best season
- All year
Point
- At the Sumaru Yashiki, the armor and helmets of Date Masamune and Katakura Kojuro can be tried on for free.
update: Dec.16.2025

Spots around
-

Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
-

Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
-

Sendai Mediatheque
-

Sendai Daikannon
-

Sagakei Gorge
-

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
-

Matsushima Islands Area
-

Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
-

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
-

Kataribe taxi
-

Sendai City Museum
-

Urakasumi Sake Brewery
-

Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
-

Kirin Brewery Sendai
-

Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
-

Sendai Station
-

Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
-

Site of Sendai Castle
-

Naruko-kyo Gorge
-

Sushitetsu
-

Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
-

Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
-

Otaka-Mori
-

The Nikka Whisky Sendai Miyagikyo Distillery
-

Yajiro Kokeshi Village
-

Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
-

Zao Fox Village
-

Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
-

Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
-

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
-

Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
-

Matsushima Islands Area
-

Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
-

Ishinomori Manga Museum
-

Downtown Sendai City
-

Zuihoden Mausoleum
-

Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -

Bar hopping in Iroha Yokocho
-

Loople Sendai
-

Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
-

Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
-

Johgi Nyorai
-

Sendai Station
-

Rinno-ji Temple
-

Jozenji-dori Ave.
-

GREAT DANE BREWING
-

SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
-

Zao Okama crater lake
-

Discovery Center
-

Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster



About MIYAGI 





