Musashi Province

Musashi Province covered the territories of modern Tokyo Metropolis, most of Saitama Prefecture, and parts of Kanagawa Prefecture along the eastern coast of Japan.

The province served as the foundation for Edo Castle in the 16th century, which later transformed into the imperial residence after Tokyo became the capital of Japan.

Twenty-one train stations across Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Saitama regions incorporate the name Musashi, reflecting the geographical inheritance of this ancient territory.

The province extended from the mountains of Chichibu in the northwest to the shores of Tokyo Bay in the southeast, encompassing 22 administrative districts.

Copper deposits discovered in 707 AD within the province led to the creation of the term 'wadō', establishing the first Japanese copper currency standard.

Location: Tōkaidō

Capital city: Musashi Kokufu

Part of: 大国, Ongoku

Shares border with: Sagami Province, Shimōsa Province, Kai Province, Kōzuke Province, Shinano Province

GPS coordinates: 35.80611,139.40917

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15