Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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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.
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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.
Spots around
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Sendai Daikannon
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Sushitetsu
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Otaka-Mori
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Zao Fox Village
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Sendai Station
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Downtown Sendai City
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Discovery Center
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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai City Museum
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Sendai Station
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Sagakei Gorge
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Johgi Nyorai
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)