Discover the World of Katakura Kojuro: Unique Souvenirs and Relaxation at Kojuro Plaza.
Discover the World of Katakura Kojuro: Unique Souvenirs and Relaxation at Kojuro Plaza.
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At Kojuro Plaza, located at the rotary in front of JR Tohoku Main Line Shiroishi Station, you can find original goods related to Katakura Kojuro, the lord of Shiroishi Castle, as well as special products from Shiroishi. Inside the traditional townhouse-style shop, you'll find rare items that will delight fans of Shiroishi, Katakura Kojuro, and history buffs from all over the country. The staff also provides easy-to-understand information about tourism. Please feel free to stop by when you visit Shiroishi Station!
At Kojuro Plaza, located at the rotary in front of JR Tohoku Main Line Shiroishi Station, you can purchase original goods related to Katakura Kojuro, the lord of Shiroishi Castle, as well as specialties from Shiroishi City.
Shiroishi U-men noodles featuring character designs.
Eyeglass cleaning cloth featuring an illustration of Katakura Kojuro. The variety of original goods will increase in line with the Oni Kojuro Festival held in October.
These products are the same as those found at the Historical Exploration Museum near Shiroishi Castle, but since Kojuro Plaza is located near Shiroishi Station and is open until 6 PM, many tourists stop here on their way home.
The action game Sengoku BASARA, set in the Warring States period, has sparked a historical boom, and recently, fans from abroad have increaed, with visitors from Taiwan who come specifically for Sengoku BASARA merchandise.
The fact that passionate customers who want others to enjoy the original goods they own have created a "Fan-Made Goods Corner" within Kojuro Plaza is astonishing as well. You can also see valuable items such as autographs from the voice actors who appeared in the anime series Sengoku BASARA.
Some visitors, inspired by their admiration for Shiroishi Castle and other local attractions, write their impressions in a notebook. The pleasant atmosphere encourages many visitors to stay an hour or two inside Kojuro Plaza.
Kojuro Plaza also serves as a waiting area for the Shiroishi City Bus, making it a great place not only for history buffs to exchange information but also to interact with locals. The staff provides clear information about buses and sightseeing to ensure visitors feel that coming to Shiroishi was a great decision. Please make sure to stop by when you visit Shiroishi Station!
- Address
- 64-15 Sawame, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture
- Business hour
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Access Method
- An approximately 1-minute walk from JR Tohoku Line Shiroishi Station
- Phone number
- 0224-24-3338
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