Etchū Province, Historical province in Hokuriku region, Japan
The province extended from the Sea of Japan in the north to the mountainous regions bordering Hida and Shinano provinces in the south.
Established in 701 AD through the Taihō Code reforms, Etchū emerged when the Koshi region divided into three distinct provinces alongside Echizen and Echigo.
The region gained recognition through poet Ōtomo no Yakamochi, who composed numerous verses about the local landscapes in the Man'yōshū anthology.
Modern Toyama Prefecture now occupies the territory of former Etchū Province, maintaining connections to its historical legacy through architectural remains and place names.
The province contained four separate shrines claiming the title of Ichinomiya, with two located in Takaoka, one in Nanto, and one in Tateyama.
Location: Hokurikudō
Shares border with: Hida Province, Kaga Province, Noto Province, Shinano Province, Echigo Province
GPS coordinates: 36.64806,137.26194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:25
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