Siege of Takatō (1545)

The 1545 siege of Takatō castle, Takeda Shingen continuing his sweep through the Ima Valley of Shinano Province, seeking to take control of the entire province, he defeated Takatō Yoritsugu, the castellan.

Siege of Takatō
Part of the Sengoku period
Castle gate hidden behind sakura.
Date 1545 Location Takatō castle, Shinano Province, Japan 35°49′59.09″N 138°3′46.08″E Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
forces of Takeda Shingen	forces of Takatō Yoritsugu
Commanders and leaders
Takeda Shingen Itagaki Nobukata	Ogasawara Nagatoki Tozawa Yorichika
Strength
5,000	5,100
class=notpageimage| Location within Nagano Prefecture Siege of Takatō (1545) (Japan)

History

Takatō had relied on support from his allies, Ogasawara Nagatoki and Tozawa Yorichika, who failed to aid in his defense. This marked the first time Takatō castle had been besieged.

References

• Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co.

See also

• Siege of Takatō (1582)