The 10 Best Castles in Tohoku, Japan

February 20, 2022 Layne Dawes

The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō), Northeast region, or Northeast Japan consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (ken): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata.
Restaurants in Tohoku

1. Kanazawa Castle Fort

Kanazawanakano, Yokote 013-0814 Akita Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Kanazawa Castle Fort

2. Hirosaki Castle

1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki 036-8551 Aomori Prefecture +81 172-33-8739 http://www.hirosakipark.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 795 reviews

Hirosaki Castle

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

Though small it has access to the interior and photos can be taken from the upper floor. It's beautifully located within the park grounds.

3. Tsuruga jo Castle

1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu 965-0873 Fukushima Prefecture +81 242-27-4005 [email protected] http://www.tsurugajo.com/turugajo/shiro-top.html
Excellent
32%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 941 reviews

Tsuruga jo Castle

Reviewed By tsukikenn

like many re-built castles, Tsuruga-jo is a historical museum in a town with a rich samurai history. From the lookout at the top of the Castle, there are panoramic views of the city, and on the way out, a large gift shop. Definitely worth visiting when you are in the city

4. Komine Castle Remains

Kakunai, Shirakawa 961-0074 Fukushima Prefecture +81 248-22-1147 http://shirakawa315.com/sightseeing/komine.html
Excellent
18%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 133 reviews

Komine Castle Remains

5. Shiroishi Castle

1-16 Masuokacho, Shiroishi 989-0251 Miyagi Prefecture +81 224-24-3030 http://www.shiro-f.jp/shiroishijo/index.html
Excellent
19%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 162 reviews

Shiroishi Castle

6. Nejyo Castle

Nejyo, Hachinohe 039-1166 Aomori Prefecture http://www.hachinohe.ed.jp/haku/hiroba.html
Excellent
19%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 47 reviews

Nejyo Castle

7. Sendaijo Ato

1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0862 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-214-8544 http://www.sendaimiyagidc.jp/sight_pps/d_tourist.php?id=0000000889
Excellent
20%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,043 reviews

Sendaijo Ato

Reviewed By 99lanceh - Mackay, Australia

The castle ruins were a nice visit and there’s a great view from the railing. There are shops, vending machines and souvenirs.

8. Yokote Castle

29-1 Shiroyamamachi, Yokote 013-0012 Akita Prefecture +81 182-32-1096 http://www.city.yokote.lg.jp/yosangyo/page000004.html
Excellent
21%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 52 reviews

Yokote Castle

9. Castle Tower Local Museum of Wakamatsu Castle

1-1 Otecho, Aizuwakamatsu 965-0873 Fukushima Prefecture +81 242-27-4005 http://www.tsurugajo.com/museum/index.html
Excellent
23%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 53 reviews

Castle Tower Local Museum of Wakamatsu Castle

10. Aoba Castle Museum

Aobajoshi, Tenshudai, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0862 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-222-0218 http://honmarukaikan.com/tenji/
Excellent
20%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 44 reviews

Aoba Castle Museum

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