Battle of Utsunomiya Castle 1868
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 May 1868 – 14 May 1868 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1868 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Boshin War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 36.5547, 139.8851 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Utsunomiya Castle (宇都宮城の戦い, Utsunomiyajō no tatakai) took place between pro-imperial and Tokugawa shogunate forces during the Boshin War in Japan in May 1868 at Utsunomiya Castle. It occurred as the troops of the Tokugawa shogunate were retreating north towards Nikkō and Aizu.
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