Tanagura-jo Castle Site

“A 620-year-old zelkova tree guards the gate of a forgotten Edo castle.”

Beautiful SceneryHistory

The Tanagura-jo Castle Site in Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, is a park centered around the remains of a castle built by Niwa Nagashige during the Edo period. The park is famous for its colorful seasons: cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring and foliage in autumn. Near the remains of the Otemon Gate is a large Japanese zelkova tree that is about 620 years old; it's designated as a Natural Treasure of Fukushima Prefecture, and it is also known as the symbol of Tanagura.

Spot NameTanagura-jo Castle Site
Postal Code〒963-6131
AddressTanagurajyoseki, Tanagura-machi, HIgashishiragawa-gun, Fukushima
Telephone Number0247-33-7886
Official URLhttp://www.town.tanagura.fukushima.jp/page/page000344.html
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery, History

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tanagura-jo Castle Site?
A 620-year-old zelkova tree guards the gate of a forgotten Edo castle.
Where is Tanagura-jo Castle Site?
Tanagura-jo Castle Site is located at Tanagurajyoseki, Tanagura-machi, HIgashishiragawa-gun, Fukushima .
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