Shiroishi
At the foot of the Zao mountain range in southern Miyagi Prefecture, Shiroishi is a Japanese castle town that flourished during the Edo period around Shiroishi Castle, with historic sites scattered across the area. The surrounding Zao peaks offer scenic viewpoints within easy reach of the town centre.
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- Population33,330
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.0 km5.6 mi
Nearest airports
Shiroishi: quick answers
Where is Shiroishi?
Shiroishi is in Shiroishi City, Japan, about 31 km19 miles in a straight line from Fukushima.
How do you get to Shiroishi?
The nearest airport is Natori (SDJ), about 50 min away by road. The nearest train station is 白石, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shiroishi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 196 mm7.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shiroishi?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 74 restaurants, 7 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Shiroishi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Yonezawa, Tagajo-shi and Sagae.