Tsushima Province facts for kids
Tsushima Province (対馬国, Tsushima-no kuni) was an Japanese island province. It was located off the west coast of the large island of Kyushu. Sometimes, people called it Taishū (対州).
This province was made up of the Tsushima Islands. Today, these islands are part of Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan. The main city, or capital, of Tsushima Province was Izuhara.
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History of Tsushima Province
Tsushima Province has a long history. It was an important place because of its location between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. This made it a key spot for trade and sometimes for defense.
During the Meiji period (which started in 1868), Japan went through many big changes. The old system of provinces was replaced with a new system of prefectures. This happened in the 1870s. So, Tsushima Province became part of Nagasaki Prefecture.
Important Places in Tsushima
Kaijin Jinja Shrine
Kaijin jinja was a very important Shinto shrine in Tsushima. It was known as the main shrine, or ichinomiya, for the province. Shinto shrines are places of worship in Japan.
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