Kaga Province
Historical province in the Hokuriku region, corresponding to the southern part of modern Ishikawa Prefecture. Used in historical contexts and place names.
The Kaga Domain was a major domain with one million koku during the Edo period.
Kaga-style family crest; colored family crest from Kaga
Standard kanji spelling for the historical province and related place names.
The name 加賀 (Kaga) is of ancient origin, first appearing in historical records as a province name. The exact derivation is uncertain.