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Komine Castle

福島県

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One of the "Famous Castles of Japan" and one of the "Three Famous Castles of Tohoku".

Komine Castle is counted as one of the "100 Famous Castles in Japan" and one of the "Three Famous Castles of Tohoku". It is famous in the Tohoku region for being a castle with a rare total stone wall. After restoration work was carried out, it was designated as a nationally designated historic site. In the Omitsugai Ruins, you can see bullet marks from the Boshin War, and feel the intensity of the war.

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Highlights

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A Must-See: The Faithfully Restored Three-Story Tower

The symbol of Komine Castle, the three-story tower with three levels, is a must-see. Due to the collapse of the stone walls during the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was closed for a while, but now it has been restored and it's possible to visit the inside. When restoring the three-story tower, cedar trees from the site where the Boshin War was fought were used, so you can still see bullet holes and feel the intensity of the war.

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Kofune Castle is also famous as a cherry blossom spot

Kofune Castle is a famous cherry blossom spot in Shirakawa City. From mid-April, nearly 200 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom, providing a beautiful backdrop to the castle. In addition, Kofune Castle is one of the few places in the prefecture where you can see the "Goi-oh" cherry blossom. It starts blooming around the time when the pink cherry blossoms are finished and changes from yellow-green to yellow. If you visit again when the cherry blossoms begin to fall, you may be able to see the rare yellow-green cherry blossoms.

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Beautifully Stacked Stone Walls are a Must-See

At Komine Castle, the stone walls that surround the main castle are a must-see. They are stacked very beautifully and have been selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Castles" and designated as a national historic site due to their beauty. Although they appear to be lined up in a straight line, the highlight is that they are stacked in a "semi-circular arc" in some places. The stone walls of Komine Castle may look the same, but in fact, their designs are slightly different. It's interesting to compare and see these subtle differences.

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Learn about the History of Komine Castle at Shirakawa Shukokuen

"Shirakawa Shukokuen" is a historical museum located in the Castle Mountain Park of Komine Castle. You can learn about the history of Komine Castle, from its construction to the successive lords. Exhibits include paintings, swords, armor, decorations, and ancient documents that were passed down to the former White River feudal lord "Abe family". It's perfect for learning about history, as it provides detailed introductions to the people and items related to Komine Castle. You can also experience the Edo period Komine Castle through VR, so why not visit with your family?

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Enjoy Spring at the Sakura Festival!

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The Shirakawa Komine Castle Sakura Festival is held every year in April. The festival features a grand performance by the Kawagoe Clan's matchlock and musket squad, as well as an entertainment show by performers. There are also local product PR and sales, as well as food trucks and stalls, making it a recommended spot for those who want to taste the "delicious things" of Shirakawa. The "Sakura Walk" is also held on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing while walking!

History

Kofu Castle, a Famous Castle of the Oshu Kanmon

Shirakawa Kofu Castle is a hirayama-style castle that was built on Kofunegaoke in 1340 and completed by Nawa Nagashige during the Edo period. Many famous daimyos, including Matsumura Sadanobu, entered the castle, but it fell during the Boshin War. In 1994, it was faithfully restored based on a design drawing from the Edo period. The restored castle is mostly made of reinforced concrete, but the wooden tower is a valuable reconstruction. It is now a nationally designated historic site and is beloved by many residents of Shirakawa City as a symbol.

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Free Parking Available at Komine Castle!

At Komine Castle, there is a "Jouyama Park Parking Lot" where you can park for free. The parking lot has a capacity of 120 cars, including 6 spaces for people with disabilities. Since the parking lot is open 24 hours a day, you can park your car with peace of mind no matter when you visit. If the Jouyama Park parking lot is full during the tourist season, there are several coin-operated parking lots in the surrounding area, so please use them.

Basic Information

	Address	Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima-ken 961-0074
	Business Hours	8:30～16:30
	TEL	0248-27-2310
	Web Site	http://www.city.shirakawa.fukushima.jp/page/page001390.html

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城郭式の平山城で結城家をはじめとして我らが滋賀の生んだスター蒲生氏郷公や上杉景勝公現在の城に至る大改修を行った白河藩初代藩主丹羽長重公寛政の改革を行った松平定信公など錚々たる面々が奥州の抑えとして領主を勤めてこられました東北には珍しい総石垣の城で石垣がとにかく見事で特に帯曲輪の石垣は相当に見ごたえがあるので必ず城周りをぐるっと一周してください震災の影響を受けて崩れた石垣も多かったようですが 2011年から修復工事が行われています修復にあたっては崩れた石を一つづつ図面に起こし、震災前の写真と比較してどこの石かを特定し、元の通りに積み直すという気の遠くなるような地道な作業が続けられ、落とし積みといった、特徴的な同心半円形状の石積みも元通りに復旧されたようです。このような素晴らしい石垣の復旧を誰が提案されたか存じませんが石垣マニアとしては、ただただありがたく白河の関係者の皆様には感謝しかありません復旧のプロセスなどは説明板や小峰城歴史館で丁寧に説明がされており理解がはかどりました令和6年現在、清水門の復元工事をされており復元し、完全体となったお城に再攻城したいです

連休の９時頃に訪れました。まず入口を通過すると手入れの行き届いた綺麗な芝生が広がり、犬を連れて散歩する方々が多く見られ地域に愛されている印象を受けます。東日本大震災の被害を受け、現在は石垣の復旧こそ完了しておりますが、修復工事中の門があったりと、とても頑張っているお城です。三重櫓は受付の方がいらっしゃいますが、無料で入る事ができます。ひと通り回って二ノ丸茶屋でソフトクリームを食べて帰りましたが、それを含めても１時間くらいで回れると思います。

ドライブ旅で今回は４号線春のドライブと称して福島県米沢市まで１０日程の気ままな旅だったが、途中でこの小峰城を知りワン子を引き連れて立ち寄ったのだ。早速市営の無料駐車場に車を止めて綺麗に整備された本丸、二の丸公園に向けてワン子のおやつをポケットに散策を開始した。手入れされた芝生の散歩道をテクテク、壮大な石積の前でワン子をパチリ📸❗施設内の休憩用のベンチで、おやつタイムなどゆっくりと楽しむ事が出来たのだ。

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