Iki Province facts for kids
Iki Province (壱岐国, Iki no Kuni) was an old island province of Japan. It was located on Iki Island, which is now part of Nagasaki Prefecture. This area is near the larger island of Kyūshū. People sometimes called Iki Province by a shorter name, Isshū (壱州).
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A Look Back: Iki Province's History
Iki Province has a long history. It was one of Japan's many old provinces. These provinces were like different regions or states.
How Provinces Became Prefectures
During the Meiji period (which started in 1868), Japan went through many big changes. The government decided to change how the country was organized. They turned the old provinces into new areas called prefectures. This happened in the 1870s. So, Iki Province became part of what we now know as Nagasaki Prefecture. Maps of Japan were updated to show these new prefectures.
Sacred Places: Shrines and Temples
Japan has many special religious sites. These include Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
Amanotanagao Shrine: Iki's Main Shrine
The most important Shinto shrine in Iki Province was called Amanotanagao jinja. A Shinto shrine is a place of worship for the Shinto religion. It is where people honor spirits called kami. The ichinomiya was the chief or most important shrine in a province.
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In Spanish: Provincia de Iki para niños
