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Shiroishi, Miyagi / 白石城

Shiroishi Castle

A castle whose keep and gates were rebuilt in wood in 1995; it was a branch castle of Sendai held by the Katakura family.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Opening hours

Apr-Oct 9:00-17:00; Nov-Mar 9:00-16:00 (last entry 30 min before closing).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Dec 28-31.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 400 yen; elementary to high school 200 yen; preschool free. Combined ticket (castle, 3D theater, samurai house): 800 / 400 yen.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

About 10 min on foot from JR Shiroishi Station; about 5 min by car from Shiroishi-Zao Station (Tohoku Shinkansen); about 10 min from Shiroishi IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Use the Joka Hiroba car park (next to the city hall) or the Masuoka Park car parks.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

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Accessibility

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Address: 1-16 Masuoka-cho, Shiroishi, Miyagi (in Masuoka Park)

Official site: https://shiroishi.ne.jp/spot/259

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Verification log

  • 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://shiroishi.ne.jp/spot/259Hours, closing days, admission, access and parking read from Shiroishi City's official tourism site.