Battle of Ichi-no-Tani 1184
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1184 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Genpei War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Minamoto clan, Taira clan | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 34.6403, 135.1053 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ichi-no-Tani (一ノ谷の戦い, Ichi-no-Tani no tatakai) was fought between the attacking Minamoto clan and the defending Taira clan at Suma, to the west of present-day Kobe, Japan, on 20 March 1184. It sat on a very narrow strip of shore, between mountains on the north, and the sea to the south. This made it quite defensible, but also made it difficult to maneuver troops inside the fortress. The Taira suffered a crucial defeat to the forces of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Minamoto no Noriyori.
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