Battle of Arita-Nakaide

The Battle of Arita-Nakaide (有田中井手の戦) took place in 1517 in Aki Province, Japan during the Sengoku period. During the battle, Takeda Motoshige was defeated by a young Mōri Motonari. It was Motonari's first battle.

Battle of Arita-Nakaide
Part of the Sengoku period
DateOctober 1517
Location
Arita Castle and surroundings, Aki Province, Japan
34°40′5.7″N 132°31′55.4″E
Result Mōri victory
Belligerents
Takeda clan of Aki forces of Mōri Motonari and Yoshikawa clan
Commanders and leaders
Takeda Motoshige
Kumagai Motojika
Mōri Motonari
Mōri Mototsuna
Strength
5,000 850 Mōri
300 Yoshikawa reinforcements
Total: 1,150
Location within Japan
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