Kozuke is a province in Total War: Shogun 2, Rise of the Samurai, and Fall of the Samurai.
Description[]
Located in the north of Kanto, Kozuke is a fertile province whose cooler climate makes it ideal for the cultivation of highland vegetables. It is famed for the production of konyaku, a plant used in the creation of flour and jelly. Now called Gunma prefecture, it is the home to one of Japan's three 'Melody Roads'. This stretch of road features grooves which create vibrations within a car's body when they are driven over. They are cunningly cut to produce the tune of "Memories of Summer"!
Total War: Shogun 2[]
- Clan: Yamanouchi Clan
- Port: None
- Fertility: Average
- Specialty/Region: Philosophy
Kozuke is the easternmost province to have the philosophy tradition, making it a valuable target for the Date Clan, Uesugi Clan, Hojo Clan, and Takeda Clan for the boost to research speed as well as the increased levels for metsuke. Kozuke's average soil is made up for by the increase to tax rate it enjoys thanks to its philosophical tradition.
Kozuke is initially owned by the Yamanouchi Clan, which is a vassal to the Uesugi.
Kozuke borders Echigo to the north, Shimotsuke to the east, Musashi to the south, and North Shinano to the west.
Rise of the Samurai[]
- Clan: Nitta (Minamoto)
- Port: None
- Fertility: Average
- Specialty/Region: Silk
Kozuke produces silk, and is the closest silk-producing province to the Hiraizumi Fujiwara, Kubota Fujiwara, Kamakura Minamoto, and Kiso Minamoto. Its proximity to both Minamoto branches, and the fact that it is also held by a clan with Minamoto allegiance, allows either branch to easily annex it.
Aside from its silk, Kozuke is an average province, with no port and average soil.
Fall of the Samurai[]
- Clan: Numata (Imperial)
- Port: None
- Fertility: Meager
- Specialty/Region: Railway
Kozuke is a stop on the Rail Network, and since at the fork of the rail network dividing into its northern and southern branches. It is a possible early target for the nearby Aizu, Nagaoka, and Jozai domains.