Shiro Kuraishi was the ancestral home of the Rokugo family. It was located two hours' ride north of Kyuden Bayushi. The small castle was hidden by forests and natural features, and it did not appear on any map, as the Rokugo rarely had open relations with anyone other than their Bayushi lords. Hidden sentries guarded all paths leading to the castle to take care of anyone entering their lands without permission of the Bayushi. Loyal peasants populated a small village near the castle.