The Kumamoto Domain (熊本 土間員), which was in existence from 1600 to 1871, had a significant influence in the region. Initially, it controlled its vast territory of 520,000 koku, which later expanded to 540,000 koku after the division of the 8th generation territory and the establishment of branch domains during the Hosokawa family era. In 1871, the domain faced territorial changes as it lost control over Kuma District and Amakusa District in Higo Province (present-day Kumamoto Prefecture), as well as parts of Bungo Province (now Oita Prefecture), including Tsuruzaki and Saganoseki. This domain was also known as Higohan and its administrative center was situated at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto City. Despite not having complete control over Higo, the Hosokawa clan of the Kumamoto Domain held the status of feudal lords, or Daimyo, in the region.[1][2][3][4]
Kumamoto Domain
熊本 土間員
Domain of Japan
1600–1871
Walls of Kumamoto Castle
Mon of the Hosokawa clan
Keep of Kumamoto Castle
Capital
Kumamoto Castle
Government
• Type
Daimyō
Daimyō
• 1588-1611
Kato Kiyomasa (first)
• 1870-1871
Hosokawa Morihisa (last)
Historical era
Edo period Meiji period
• Established
1600
• Disestablished
1871
Today part of
Kumamoto Prefecture
Aerial view of Kumamoto CastleStonework at Yatsushiro Castle in KumamotoHosokawa Morihisa, final daimyo of Kumamoto Domain
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