Shirakawa Castle
The moats and walls around this castle are very well preserved. If you're in the area it is definitely worth a stop. Walk around the full outside of the castle to see the stone walls well. The main keep is also very well rebuilt.
History
Komine-jo was originally built by the Yuuki in 1340. In 1627 it was taken over by Niwa Nagashige. Nagashige renovated the castle and renamed it Shirakawa-jo. At the beginning of the Edo period the castle was given to the Aizu Matsudaira by the Tokugawa government. The Matsudaira clan governed it until it fell during the Boshin War .
Field Notes
The moats and walls around this castle are very well preserved. If you're in the area it is definitely worth a stop. Walk around the full outside of the castle to see the stone walls well. The main keep is also very well rebuilt.
Gallery
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Shirakawa Castle |
| Japanese Name | 白河城 |
| Alternate Names | Komine-jo |
| Founder | Niwa Nagashige |
| Year Founded | 1627 |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Reconstructed main keep |
| Designations | Top 100 Castles, Local Historic Site |
| Historical Period | Edo Period |
| Main Keep Structure | 3 levels, 3 stories |
| Year Reconstructed | 1991 (wood) |
| Features | main keep, gates, turrets, stone walls, walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Shirakawa Station (Tohoku Honsen), 7 minute walk |
| Hours | |
| Time Required | |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 37.1328, 140.21358 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 1999 |
| Contributor | Eric |
| Admin Year Visited | 1998, 2003 |
| Admin Visits | September 1998, September 13, 2003 |
