Battle of Ankokuji

Battle of Ankokuji
Part of aftermath of Fukuyo
Date1542
Locationnear Ina valley
Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
Takeda forces Takato Yoritsugu's forces
Commanders and leaders
Itagaki Nobukata, Takeda Shingen Takato Yoritsugu

The Battle of Ankokuji (安国寺の戦い) was a battle during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan.

The battle of Ankokuji was a rather minor battle that took place after the fall of Fukuyo, in at which Takato Yoritsugu had surrendered to the Takeda forces. Following this, Itagaki Nobukata, a retainer under Takeda Shingen would personally finish off Yoritsugu at Ankokuji. Yoritsugu's younger brother, Yorimune however would be killed during this battle.

References

The Samurai Sourcebook

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