Battle of Nagara-gawa

The Battle of Nagara-gawa (長良川の戦い, Nagara-gawa no tatakai) took place along the banks of the Nagara River in Mino Province in April 1556. The site of the battle is in present-day Gifu city, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was a battle between Saitō Dōsan and his son, Saitō Yoshitatsu, who had instigated a coup d'etat.

For the 12th century battle on the same river, see Battle of Sunomata-gawa.
Battle of Nagara River
Part of the Muromachi period

Nagara River in modern-day Gifu
Date28 May 1556
Location
Nagara River, Mino Province, Japan
35°26′42.3″N 136°45′48.6″E
Result Saitō Yoshitatsu victory
Belligerents
forces of Saitō Yoshitatsu forces of Saitō Dōsan
Commanders and leaders
Saitō Yoshitatsu
Andō Morinari
Ujiie Naotomo
Inaba Ittetsu		 Saitō Dōsan †
Takenaka Shigeharu
Katō Mitsuyasu
Hachisuka Masakatsu
Strength
17,500 2,700
Location within Gifu Prefecture
Battle of Nagara-gawa (Japan)
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