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Castles in Fukushima

We are investigating and introducing castles in Fukushima prefecture. The castles were built as fortresses of the Warring States era and as strategic bases. We will post popular castles in Fukushima Prefecture.

Castles in Fukushima

Aizu Wakamatsu Castle (Wakamatsu Castle, Tsurugajo)

Otemachi 1-1, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture
It is a popular tourist attraction as a symbol of Aizuwakamatsu city.

Shirakawa Komine Castle (Komine Castle)

Kakunai Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture
It is popular as a symbol of the city.

Nihonmatsu Castle

Kakunai 3-232 Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
It is designated as a national historic site on July 26, 2007.

Inawashiro Castke (Kamegajo)

Kojoato 7150, Yamagun Inawashiromachi, Fukushima Prefecture
It was a living place of Mr. Inawashiro who dominated this place in the Middle Ages.

Fukushima Castle

Sugitsumacho 2 Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture
When Kimura Yoshikiyo moved the castle from Omori castle to Sugime castle, it was renamed "Fukushima Castle".

Mukai Haguroyama Castle

Funaba Onumagun Aizumisatomachi, Fukushima
Northeastern largest natural hazard "Mukai Haguroyama Castle".

Tanagura Castle

Tanagura Shiroato, Higashishirakawagun Tanaguramachi, Fukushima
In the spring, approximately 500 cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) planted inside and outside of Ohori bloom.

Sugakawa Castle

Miyazakicho 78, Sukagawa, Fukushima
It is a castle that was the residence of Mr. Nikaido who dominated the area for a long time in the Middle Ages.

Shinchi Castle

Yachigoya Tatemaeni, Somagun Shinchimachi, Fukushima
During the Warring States Period, it became to the battlefield when Mr. Date and Mr. Soma fought.

Komagamine Castle

Komagamine Yakata, Somagun Shinchimachi, Fukushima
It is a castle built by Mr. Soma against Mr. Date.

Oosato Castle

Osato Iwasegun Teneimura, Fukushima
It is a mountain castle built in the Muromachi period about 500 years ago.

Miharu Castle

Omachi 164, Tamuragun Miharumachi, Fukushima
From the place of the 3rd Floor of Yagura Monument, you can overlook the city area of Miharu Town.


Popular Tourist Spots in Fukushima Prefecture

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Soma, Minamisoma, Iwaki
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Fukushima, Nihonmatsu, Date, Motomiya, Koriyama, Sukagawa, Tamura, Shirakawa
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Aizuwakamatsu, Kitakata

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