Saga Domain
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The Saga Domain, also known as Hizenhan, was a Tozama domain situated in Saga District, Hizen Province. The Nabeshima clan held the position of the domain's lord, leading to it being commonly referred to as the Nabeshima Domain. This domain played a significant role in the Meiji Restoration, being part of the Satsumacho Toi. Presently, it is encompassed within Saga Prefecture and Nagasaki Prefecture, with the domain office situated in Saga Castle, which is now known as Saga City. Initially, the feudal lord of the Saga Domain was the Ryuzoji clan, later succeeded by the Nabeshima clan. The domain boasted a substantial stone height of 357,000 koku, signifying its importance and wealth. Additionally, there were subsidiary domains under its jurisdiction, including the Hasunoike Domain , the Ogi Domain, and the Kashima Domain, further showcasing the domain's influence and power.[1][2][3]
Saga Domain 佐賀藩 | |
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Domain of Japan | |
1590–1871 | |
Mon of the Nabeshima clan
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Front view of Saga Castle | |
Capital | Saga Castle |
Government | |
• Type | Daimyō |
Daimyō | |
• 1607-1657 | Nabeshima Katsushige (first) |
• 1861-1871 | Nabeshima Naohiro (Saga) (last) |
Historical era | Edo period |
• Established | 1590 |
• Disestablished | 1871 |
Today part of | Saga Prefecture |