Suwa Province
Former province of Japan
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Suwa Prefecture (諏訪国, Suwa no Kuni; Japanese pronunciation: [sɯ(ꜜ).wa (no kɯ.ɲi)], locally [sɯ.waꜜ][1]) is an old province in the area of Nagano Prefecture.[2]
It was located in the Tōsandō region of central Honshu. According to the old history book Shoku Nihongi, it was established on June 26 of 721 and abolished on March 3 of 731 (old Japanese calendar's date). Neither the location of the capital nor the exact border with Shinano is known.
Historical districts
Suwa Province consisted of three districts (originally two):
- Nagano Prefecture
- Ina District (伊那郡): split to become Kamiina and Shimoina Districts
- Suwa District (諏訪郡)
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