Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Shirakawa Komine Castle
白河小峰城
A three-tiered castle in Shirakawa rebuilt in 1991 using traditional earthquake-resistant timber construction. The site is a gateway between Kanto and Tohoku and saw fierce fighting in the Boshin War.
| Japanese Name | 白河小峰城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Fukushima Prefecture (福島県) |
| Region | Tohoku (東北) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1340 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 37.1239, 140.2097 |