Shiroishi Castle

Located in the heart of Miyagi in the city of Shiroshi, the Shiroishi Castle, a flatland castle, was the home of the Katakura clan, a family in the Date clan. During the Boshin War, it was temporarily the headquarters of the Ōuetsu Reppan Dōmei. The castle was also known as Masuda Castle. Built in 1591, it was later destroyed during the Meiji Restoration. Part of the castle tower was faithfully restored in 1995 using past specifications, design and even using the same kind of tree, such as Aomori white cedar which made Shiroishi Castle unique in the area.