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When you think of Shiroishi Castle, many people think of Katakura Kojuro. Katakura Kojuro was loved by people of the time, such as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in the spring to see the cherry blossoms. A spectacular view unfolds from the top floor of the three-story castle tower
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 introduce gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle, where Katakura Kojuro entered the castle glaring at Toyotomi Hideyori in the center
Inside Shiroishi Castle, there is the Shiroishi Castle History Exploration Museum. The main attractions here are the souvenir shop and snack corner. Many tourists stop by here
Fresh strawberry soft serve ice cream is sold in front of the store and has become a local specialty. Strawberries have been cultivated extensively in the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture since ancient times, making it a truly local delicacy
The neighboring city of Zao is also famous for its dairy farms, so if you come to Shiroishi Castle, you should definitely try this dish
One of Shiroishi's signature delicacies is "Shiroishi Umen." Umen was created here in Shiroishi in the early Edo period and is considered a type of somen
However, while somen noodles are generally eaten cold, onmen are, as the name suggests, served hot. Unlike ramen, they do not use oil, so they have a gentle, simple flavor that is appealing. Another reason for their popularity is their healthiness, which is a proud Japanese food
If you want to try this kind of umen, we recommend Nakajima, located right in front of Shiroishi Station
Nakajima was founded as the first restaurant in Shiroishi specializing in warm noodles, dating back to 1970. Since the beginning, the restaurant has continued to boil noodles only after receiving an order
The recommended menu item is the Three Flavors Udon Noodles for 973 yen (excluding tax)
This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that was founded in 1890. It is a famous shop that is said to be known by all Shiroishi residents
The signature product is the brown sugar manju. Another popular product among Katakura Kojuro fans is the "Castle Lord Monaka." The "Shiraishigawa Senbonzakura" is a mild-tasting madeleine that is also a best-seller
The store not only sells Japanese sweets, but also a wide variety of Western sweets. Usually, these types of stores have sweets packed in boxes, so you often have to buy them as a set
However, at Takajin, they are individually wrapped and displayed. You can freely choose the ones you like one by one and put them in your basket. The appeal is that you can create your own set
How to eat it like a connoisseur
The common practice is to take it to Shiroishi Castle and eat the Castle Lord Monaka while looking at the castle tower .
"Takajin" Shiroishi Station Main Branch <Information>
Name: "Takajin" Shiroishi Station Main Branch
Address: 15 Sawame, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture
If you're planning on visiting Shiroishi Castle, we've introduced some local delicacies you shouldn't miss. Climb the castle tower to experience the history of Shiroishi firsthand, and try the strawberry soft serve, noodles, and castle lord monaka
This trip will allow you to experience the charm of Shiraishi even more deeply
![Shiraishi hot noodles (from top)](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/23063882_m-150x150.jpg.webp "[Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Have you heard of the local delicacy "Shiroishi Onmen"? We'll also introduce some recommended recipe variations!")
![The facial expressions of Togatta Kokeshi dolls](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1784-150x150.jpg.webp "Togatta Kokeshi - Traditional Kokeshi Dolls Developed in Miyagi Zao's "Togatta Onsen" [Miyagi Prefecture]")
