Tosa Province facts for kids
Tosa Province (土佐国 (Tosa no kuni)) was an old part of Japan. It was located on the island of Shikoku, in the area we now call Kōchi Prefecture. People sometimes called it Doshū (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help)).
Tosa Province shared its borders with Iyo Province and Awa Province. The main city of Tosa Province long ago was near where Nankoku is today.
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A Look Back at Tosa Province
During the Meiji period (a time of big changes in Japan), the old provinces like Tosa were changed. They became what we now call prefectures. This happened in the 1870s, and the maps of Japan were updated to show these new areas.
Where Tosa Province Was Located
Tosa Province was on the coast, facing the huge Pacific Ocean.
Important Shrines and Temples
Tosa jinja was the most important Shinto shrine in Tosa Province. A Shinto shrine is a special place of worship in Japan.
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In Spanish: Provincia de Tosa para niños
