Battle of Minatogawa

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Minatogawa
partof=the Nanboku-chō Wars


caption=Troops disposition at Minatogawa
date=1336
place=near the Minato river
result=Ashikaga victory
combatant1=Ashikaga rebels
combatant2=Japanese imperial forces
commander1=Ashikaga Takauji
commander2=Kusunoki Masashige, Nitta Yoshisada
strength1=
strength2=
casualties1=?
casualties2=Kusunoki commits suicideThe Battle of Minatogawa(湊川の戦い) also known as the Battle of Minato River was fought in 1336 between Japanese forces loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo and the Ashikaga clan. The Imperial forces were led by Kusunoki Masashige and Nitta Yoshisada, while the Ashikaga were led by Ashikaga Takauji. The Ashikaga were victorious, and Kusunoki committed suicide.