Shiroishi Castle

[Shiraishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Specialty gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle! Experience the history of Shiroishi through food

  • sugar
  • Last updated: 2023.08.30

Speaking of Shiroishi Castle, many people have an image of Kojuro Katakura. Kojuro Katakura was loved by people of the time such as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people come to see the cherry blossoms in spring. From the top floor of the three-story castle tower, you can enjoy a spectacular view.

Many people go up to the top floor to get a panoramic view of Shiroishi City. The castle tower was restored in 1995. This time, we will be introducing gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle, where Katakura Kojuro entered the castle with a glare on Toyotomi Hideyori in the center.

Shiroishi Castle History Exploration Museum

Inside Shiroishi Castle, there is the Shiroishi Castle History Exploration Museum. This is mainly a souvenir shop and snack corner. There are many tourists who stop here.

Shiroishi Castle History Exploration Museum

Fresh strawberry soft serve ice cream is sold in front of the store and is a specialty. In the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture, many strawberries have been cultivated since ancient times. It can truly be called a local gourmet dish.

Also, neighboring Zao is famous for its dairy farming. It can be said that it is a must-try dish when you come to Shiroishi Castle.

Recently, Momocha Soft has been gaining popularity.

INFORMATION

GOOGLE MAP

Shiroishi Umen Restaurant “Nakajima” Station Store

Shiroishi Onmen (Umen) is a typical gourmet dish in Shiroishi. Onmen was born here in Shiroishi in the early Edo period. It is considered a type of somen.

However, while somen noodles are generally eaten cold, onmen noodles are literally warm. Unlike ramen, it does not use oil, so it has a gentle and simple taste. Another reason for its popularity is that it is a healthy Japanese food.

If you want to try umen, we recommend Nakajima, located right in front of Shiroishi Station.

Nakajima was founded in Shiroishi as the first restaurant specializing in warm noodles. Its history dates back to 1970. Just like in the beginning, the noodles are boiled only after receiving the order.

The recommended menu is the three-flavored udon noodles for 973 yen (excluding tax).

Three dipping sauces are available: sesame, walnut, and soy sauce. This is the signature menu that has been there since the store opened.

→How to eat like a connoisseur

Finally, the connoisseurs add the hojicha on the right to the sesame sauce and walnut sauce.

INFORMATION

  • Name: Shiraishi Umen Restaurant “Nakajima” Station Store
  • Address: 8-23 Sawame, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0224-25-6670
  • Official URL: -

GOOGLE MAP

"Takajin" Shiroishi Ekimae main store

brown sugar bun
Photo by photoAC /Size-adapted.

This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1899. It is a famous restaurant that is said to be known to everyone in Shiroishi.

The signboard is brown sugar manju. Another popular work among Katakura Kojuro's fans is ``Joshu Monaka.'' ``Shiraishikawa Senbonzakura'' is a mild-tasting madeleine that is also a top seller.

In addition to Japanese sweets, the store also has many Western sweets. Usually, at these stores, the items are packed in boxes, so you often have to buy them as a set.

However, at Takajin, they are individually wrapped. You can freely choose what you like one by one and add it to your basket. The great thing about it is that you can create your own set.

How to eat like a connoisseur

`` Take it to Shiroishi Castle and eat ``Castle Monaka'' while looking at the castle tower, '' is a popular opinion.

INFORMATION

  • Name: “Takajin” Shiroishi Ekimae main store
  • Address: 15 Sawame, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0224-25-0141
  • Official URL: http://e-takajin.co.jp/

GOOGLE MAP

Summary of Shiroishi's famous gourmet food

We have introduced local gourmet food that you should definitely visit when you visit Shiroishi Castle. Climb the castle tower and feel the history of Shiroishi first-hand, and also try the food such as strawberry soft-serve ice cream, hot noodles, and joshumonaka.

This is sure to be a trip that will allow you to experience the charm of Shiroishi even more deeply.

List of related articles