Izumi Province, Ancient province in southern Osaka, Japan
Izumi was a province in southern Osaka that contained the important trading port of Sakai. The territory stretched from Kii in the south to Settsu in the north and was characterized by agricultural lands and settlements.
The province separated from Kawachi in 716, was temporarily abolished in 740, and received its final status as an independent province in 757. These shifts reflect the administrative reorganizations of early Japanese state-building.
The Ōtori taisha shrine served as the main religious center, attracting worshippers from across the region. Its practices were deeply woven into the daily life of local communities.
Visitors can explore the landscape of this former province within present-day Osaka Prefecture, particularly around Sakai. Many historical sites and shrines remain accessible today, illustrating the structure of this earlier administrative region.
The Hine shōen estates were managed by the influential Kujō family during the Heian period and demonstrate an early model of agricultural administration. This system shaped the economic structure of the province for centuries.
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