Settsu Province

Settsu Province encompassed territories that currently form the southeastern part of Hyōgo Prefecture and the northern section of Osaka Prefecture in Japan.

The province came into existence on April 23, 793, replacing the earlier administrative division known as Settsu-shiki in the Japanese provincial system.

The Sumiyoshi taisha served as the primary Shinto shrine for Settsu Province, holding religious ceremonies and maintaining local traditions.

The territory extended from Osaka Castle to multiple borders: Kawachi in the east, Tamba in the north, Harima in the west, and Izumi in the south.

During the Sengoku period, Settsu emerged as the principal distribution center for matchlock firearms throughout Japan, influencing military developments.

Location: Kinai

Inception: April 23, 0793

Capital city: Osaka

Shares border with: Kawachi Province, Tamba Province, Harima Province, Izumi Province, Yamashiro Province

GPS coordinates: 34.85694,135.30139

Latest update: May 21, 2025 12:54