Wakasa Province


 

Wakasa (若狭国; -no kuni) in Japan was an old province in the area that is today western Fukui prefecture. Wakasa bordered on Echizen, Omi, Tamba, Tango, and Yamashiro provinces.

Related Topics:
Japan - Old province - Fukui prefecture - Echizen - Omi - Tamba - Tango - Yamashiro province

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The province's ancient capital was at Obama, which continued to be the main castle town through the Edo period.

Related Topics:
Obama - Edo period

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