Battles & Campaigns · 1538
Battle of Kōnodai (1538)
Kōnodai, Shimōsa Province (Ichikawa, Chiba), Japan
What happened
In the Kantō region of eastern Japan, the Hōjō were expanding their lands. At Kōnodai in Shimōsa Province, Hōjō Ujitsuna met the armies of the Satomi and of Ashikaga Yoshiaki in a long battle. The Hōjō won, and Yoshiaki died in the battle.
Why it matters
Why it matters: The victory secured Shimōsa Province for the Hōjō. It was one step in the Hōjō rise to power across the Kantō.
What came next
Ujitsuna went on to rebuild Kamakura, Odawara and Edo, making them symbols of growing Hōjō power.
Did you know?
Ujitsuna had already taken Edo Castle from the Uesugi clan in 1524.
Timeline
- 1524 CEUjitsuna takes Edo Castle.
- 1537 CEUjitsuna takes Kawagoe Castle.
- 1538 CEBattle of Kōnodai.