Battle of Shinohara

Battle of Shinohara
Part of the Genpei War
Date Summer 1183 Location Shinohara, Kaga Province 36°21′21.5″N 136°21′37.1″E Result Minamoto victory
Belligerents
Minamoto clan	Taira clan
Commanders and leaders
Minamoto no Yoshinaka	Taira no Munemori
class=notpageimage| Location within Japan

The Battle of Shinohara occurred in 1183 during the Genpei War in Japan, in what is now Kaga city, Ishikawa prefecture.

History

Following the Battle of Kurikara, Minamoto no Yoshinaka caught up with the retreating Taira no Munemori. An archery duel by champions on both sides preceded general fighting, which included several celebrated instances of single combat. Victory went to the Minamoto. However, Yoshinaka's old retainer, Saito Sanemori, was a casualty.[1][2]

See also

• Sanemori (Noh play)

References

1. Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. p. 202. ISBN 1854095234.
2. The Tales of the Heike. Translated by Burton Watson. Columbia University Press. 2006. p. 74. ISBN 9780231138031.