Iwadeyama Castle Site (Shiroyama Park)

A must see for lovers of history! A castle that was once home to Date Masamune

Date Masamune, who relocated his castle from Yamagata Prefecture on the orders of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, lived in a castle here in Iwadeyama for 12 years up to the transfer of his administration to Sendai. The Iwadeyama Castle Site is currently maintained as a park. It is a place of relaxation for visitors. It overlooks the town of Iwadeyama.


Approximately 350 cherry trees (Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees and double-flowered cherry trees) bloom in full glory here from mid-April to late April. The area is packed with many people during the cherry blossom viewing season. Masamune Festival, which is held on the second Saturday and Sunday in September every year, recreates the appearance of this warrior who set off from Iwadeyama leading a large force of 3,000 men to proceed to the capital approximately 420 years ago. This is a heroic sight of brilliantly dressed horseback warriors and armored warriors blowing war horns. It is exactly like a moving picture scroll of the Sengoku (Warring States) period.

General Information

Address
宮城県大崎市岩出山字城山42-2
Directions
●Approx. 15 minutes from Furukawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway
●Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Yubikan Station or Iwadeyama Station on the JR Rikuu East Line
Car Park
Yes
Word-of-mouth
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Contact

Contact
Iwadeyama General Branch Regional Promotion Section
Telephone Number
0229-72-1211