Etchu Province

Etchu (越中国; Etchū-no kuni) was an old province in central Honshu, on the Sea of Japan side. It bordered Echigo, Shinano, Hida, Kaga, and Noto Provinces. The area is today Toyama Prefecture.

Related Topics:
Old province - Honshu - Sea of Japan - Echigo - Shinano - Hida - Kaga - Noto Province - Toyama Prefecture

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The ancient provincial capital was Takaoka, but by the Sengoku period the area was usually held by lords from neighboring provinces like Echigo and Kaga.

Related Topics:
Takaoka - Sengoku

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