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Shiroishi Castle

A compact three-story castle in Shiroishi, Miyagi, rebuilt in 1995 using traditional pre-Meiji construction techniques without any nails. The domain of the Date clan's senior retainer Katakura Kojuro.

Japanese Name白石城
PrefectureMiyagi Prefecture (宮城県)
RegionTohoku (東北)
Castle TypeHill Castle
Year Built1591
Designation100名城
Coordinates38.0017, 140.6198