Nagato Province facts for kids
Nagato Province (長門国, Nagato no kuni), often called Chōshū (長州), was an important old region of Japan. It was located in the area that is now Yamaguchi Prefecture on the large island of Honshū. Think of it like an old state or county in Japan's past.
Nagato Province shared its borders with Iwami and Suō Provinces. The main city, or ancient capital, of Nagato was Shimonoseki.
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Nagato's Place in History
Nagato Province played a role in Japan's history for many centuries. It was known for its strong leaders and its location near the sea. This made it important for trade and defense.
Changes in Japan's Regions
During the Meiji period (which started in 1868), Japan went through many big changes. One of these changes was how the country was organized. The old provinces, like Nagato, were changed into new areas called prefectures. This happened in the 1870s. So, Nagato Province became part of what we now know as Yamaguchi Prefecture.
A Famous Ship Named Nagato
Even after the province changed, its name lived on. A very famous Japanese battleship was named Nagato. This shows how important the province was in Japan's history and culture.
Important Places in Nagato
Nagato Province had several important sites. These places were special for people living there long ago.
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Sumiyoshi jinja was the most important Shinto shrine in Nagato. Shinto is a traditional Japanese religion. An ichinomiya is the chief or most important shrine of a province. People would visit this shrine to pray and celebrate.
Related pages
Images for kids
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Nagato Kokubun-ji Site in Shimonoseki
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Tenpō Kuniezu - Nagato Province (Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives)
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1878 map of Yamaguchi Prefecture, marked with its two constituent provinces of Nagato (長門) and Suō (周防), as well as neighbouring Iwami (石見) and Aki (安藝) (Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives)
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Nagato para niños
