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Iwakiri Castle

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Iwakiri Castle

岩切城

Miyagi · Tohoku

Iwakiri Castle was a steep Japanese castle located in Iwakiri, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is also known as Takamori Castle due to its location on Takamori Mountain.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.8· 57 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
pref.miyagi.jp/soshiki/bunkazai/kuni-siseki24.html

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Daily Open 24 hours

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