Yamashiro Province

Located in southern Kyoto Prefecture on Honshu island, Yamashiro Province extended across fertile lands between mountains and rivers.

The province gained central importance in 794 when it became the seat of the imperial court and maintained this status through the Muromachi period.

Multiple temples and the Kamo Shrines, including Kamigamo and Shimogamo, formed the religious centers of the province through different periods.

The territory contained several administrative districts such as Otokuni, Kadono, and Otagi, which structured the regional governance system.

The name Yamashiro changed its written characters from 'mountain era' to 'mountain castle' when the capital settled in Heian-kyo.

Location: Kinai

Part of: 上國, Kinai

Shares border with: Ōmi Province, Yamato Province, Tamba Province, Iga Province, Kawachi Province, Settsu Province

GPS coordinates: 34.88194,135.80056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:39