noun
Kōzuke Province
Historical province name; corresponds roughly to present-day Gunma Prefecture. Used in historical contexts.
上野国は、現在の群馬県にあたる旧国名です。
Kōzuke Province is the old provincial name corresponding to present-day Gunma Prefecture.
Modern prefecture that covers the same area as the former Kōzuke Province.
The name 上野 (Kōzuke) is of ancient origin, derived from the region's historical designation. The exact derivation is uncertain.