Shiroishi Trip Overview
You can wear armor, and drink delicious sake at the brewery!
This plan is a quick and efficient way to explore the famous spots of Shiroishi. First, look at the exhibition of specialty Japanese paper at an old traditional house. The lamp made from “Shiroishi Washi” has a faint light and it makes you feel relax.
Did you know that Shiroishi has castles and samurai residences? At Shiroishi Castle, you can take pictures with your favorite armor and kimono. The top floor has a very nice view! At the samurai residence near the castle, you can learn and feel how the samurai spent.
This plan is recommended for those who want to go back to the samurai era and learn about Japanese culture and history!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Shiroishi, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Shiroishi Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Shiroishi, Miyagi, Japan
You can wear armor, and drink delicious sake at the brewery!
This plan is a quick and efficient way to explore the famous spots of Shiroishi. First, look at the exhibition of specialty Japanese paper at an old traditional house. The lamp made from “Shiroishi Washi” has a faint light and it makes you feel relax.
Did you know that Shiroishi has castles and samurai residences? At Shiroishi Castle, you can take pictures with your favorite armor and kimono. The top floor has a very nice view! At the samurai residence near the castle, you can learn and feel how the samurai spent.
This plan is recommended for those who want to go back to the samurai era and learn about Japanese culture and history!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sumaru House, 48-53 Nakamachi, Shiroishi 989-0273 Miyagi Prefecture
A traditional Japanese residence built in the Meiji era. Currently, it is donated to Shiraishi City and used as the exhibition hall to introduce traditional Japanese paper called “Shiraishi Washi”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zaoshuzo Temjikan, 120-1 Higashikoji, Shiroishi 989-0253 Miyagi Prefecture
Zao Sake Brewery: This brewery is an exhibition hall managed by a brewery maker. Founded in 1873, it brews once a year from November to March and produces sake from locally grown rice and clear water.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shiroishi Castle, 1-16 Masuokacho, Shiroishi 989-0251 Miyagi Prefecture
You can experience wearing samurai’s armor for free at this castle. In addition, the top floor overlooks the beautiful mountains. There is no doubt that you can take one picture of your memories.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shiroishi Castle History Museum, 1-16, Masuokacho, Shiroishi 989-0251 Miyagi Prefecture
A museum where you can learn about the history of Shiroishi. The shop on the 1st floor offers a wide range of original goods such as Shiroishi specialties: Umen noodle and Japanese paper “Washi”products.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: 後小路武家屋敷・旧小関家住宅, 6-52 Nishimasuokachō, Shiroishi, Miyagi 989-0252, Japan
Katakura Family Buke Yashiki: A designated cultural property in Miyagi Prefecture. It is a small samurai residence by the waterway that can be walked from Shiroishi Castle. There is a place where you can get down to a waterway that can be used even now, and you can see how it was actually used as a place of living in the Edo period.
Duration: 20 minutes