Shiroishi Castle Ruins

Kenny Choy 2 months ago

Nicely packed with quite a bit of history and replica items on display. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Cornbeef201 7 months ago

Speaking from a tourists point of view here. When you arrive, you can use a machine that gives you different tour options. If you just want to see the castle, its only 400 yen. When we got to the castle itself, we were asked to come back at a certain time frame. After about 20 minutes, we came back. Had to take off shoes before we could explore. The structure itself smells like old polished wood and from an architectural pov, its very cool. The top floor felt good with the breeze blowing through it. They have english brochures to use as you tour it, were friendly to tourists. After you're done, id reccomend walking 2 blocks down to the samurai house.

Rose Chuang 8 months ago

Pretty castle that the locals are immensely proud of. Not much remains of its original self but the walls and surviving family shrine. A pleasant place to hide from torrential rain spells.

K B 11 months ago

Traditional style castle (rebuilt) with a great view of the city and various info cards displayed around describing the history. You can scan the QR codes on them for an English translation. It’s 300JPY to get in, or you can pay 800JPY for an “all access” pass which includes the castle, samurai village/hut which is about a kilometre away, and a 3D showing. Be careful going up and down the stairs, they are very steep and since you cannot wear shoes inside will be quite slippery on socks. Just around the corner to the castle is a small shrine you can visit. Basic amenities such as vending machines and toilets are available

Javier Lee 5 years ago

The view from the top floor, breath taking. Be careful of the steep stairs. There is an area for you to try warrior and princess clothing. We were assist by an elderly man. Even though he is temporary helping a fellow worker. But his enthusiasm is contagious, took a lot of great pictures