Iyo Province facts for kids
Iyo Province (伊予国 (Iyo-no-kuni)) was an old area of Japan. It was located in the part of Japan we now call Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. Sometimes, people called this province Yoshū (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help)).
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What Was Iyo Province?
Iyo Province was like a state or region in ancient Japan. It had its own borders and a main city.
Where Was Iyo Province Located?
Iyo Province shared its borders with three other old provinces:
The main city, or capital, of Iyo Province was close to a modern city called Imabari.
History of Iyo Province
For many centuries, Japan was divided into these provinces. But things changed a lot during the Meiji period (which started in 1868).
Provinces Become Prefectures
In the 1870s, the old provinces of Japan were changed into a new system. They became what we now call "prefectures." This was a big change to how Japan was organized. The maps of Japan were redrawn, and Iyo Province became part of the new Ehime Prefecture.
Important Places
Ōyamazumi Shrine
One very important place in Iyo Province was the Ōyamazumi jinja. This was the main Shinto shrine (called an ichinomiya) for the whole province. Shinto shrines are special places of worship in Japan.
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