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1549 –1559
1558
Month 7Battle of Kitashirakawa
Ashikaga Yoshiteru, trying to retake the capital, was beaten by the Miyoshi at Kitashirakawa. Terms were reached in the eleventh month, and he returned to Kyoto after five years.
See this battle in detail →1559
Month 2Oda Nobunaga Makes His First Visit to Kyoto
Oda Nobunaga, then consolidating his power in Owari, made his first visit to Kyoto and met Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru. He also toured Nara and Sakai.
1559 map — the year of Oda Nobunaga Makes His First Visit to KyotoMonth 4Nagao Kagetora Returns to Kyoto
Nagao Kagetora made his second visit to Kyoto and met Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru. He received a cup from Emperor Ōgimachi and gained shogunal support for his actions in Shinano and the Kantō.
1559 map — the year of Nagao Kagetora Returns to KyotoGaspar Vilela Enters Kyoto
Jesuit missionary Gaspar Vilela entered Kyoto with the Japanese brother Lourenço and others, beginning sustained missionary activity there. The following year he received the protection of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
1559 map — the year of Gaspar Vilela Enters Kyoto1560 –1564
1560
Month 12Search for Stability in Kyoto
Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru seeks to improve relations with Kinai lords and temples to stabilize politics in Kyoto.
1560 map — the year of Search for Stability in Kyoto1565 –1567
三好三人衆
三好氏永禄の変（1565年5月）で三好義継・三好三人衆・松永久通らが将軍足利義輝を殺した。京は三好三人衆が押さえたが、1566年からは松永久秀との内訌が続いた1565
5/19Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru Is Killed in the Eiroku Incident
Forces of the Miyoshi Triumvirate and their allies attacked the shogunal residence in Kyoto, and the thirteenth Muromachi shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru was killed after resisting.
1565 map — the year of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru Is Killed in the Eiroku Incident1568 –1572
1569
Nijō Palace Is Built for Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Oda Nobunaga expanded the former Buei encampment and built a fortified Nijō palace for Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who had become shogun the previous year.
1569 map — the year of Nijō Palace Is Built for Ashikaga Yoshiaki1571
Month 2Ashikaga Yoshiaki Seeks Anti-Nobunaga Alliances
Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiaki worked behind the scenes with daimyos and religious institutions to build a broader political front against Nobunaga.
1571 map — the year of Ashikaga Yoshiaki Seeks Anti-Nobunaga Alliances1572
Month 1Anti-Nobunaga cooperation continues
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Azai Nagamasa, Asakura Yoshikage, and the Hongan-ji forces all maintained their opposition to Nobunaga, and political as well as military tension around the Kinai remained high.
1572 map — the year of Anti-Nobunaga cooperation continuesSpringAshikaga Yoshiaki's diplomacy
Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiaki continued reaching out to Takeda, Asakura, Azai, Hongan-ji, and other powers in an effort to preserve anti-Nobunaga cooperation.
1572 map — the year of Ashikaga Yoshiaki's diplomacy1573 –1580
1573
Month 7Battle of Makishima Castle
While Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiaki continued calling on various daimyō to rise against Nobunaga, Oda Nobunaga attacked Makishima Castle near Kyoto. Yoshiaki was defeated, surrendered, and was expelled from Kyoto.
1573 map — the year of Battle of Makishima CastleMonth 7Effective Fall of the Muromachi Shogunate
With the expulsion of Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the Ashikaga shogunate's system of control over Kyoto collapsed. This year is generally regarded as the year in which the Muromachi shogunate came to an end.
1573 map — the year of Effective Fall of the Muromachi Shogunate1581
Month 2Kyoto Cavalry Parade
Oda Nobunaga stages a grand military parade in Kyoto, displaying power to lords and foreign envoys, boosting the prestige of his rule.
1581 map — the year of Kyoto Cavalry Parade1582
6/21Oda Nobutada Dies at Nijō Palace
After learning of the Honnōji Incident, Oda Nobutada moved from Myōkakuji to Nijō Palace and resisted the Akechi army, but took his own life when escape became impossible. The deaths of Nobunaga and his heir on the same day created an Oda succession crisis.
1582 map — the year of Oda Nobutada Dies at Nijō Palace6/21Incident at Honnō-ji
Akechi Mitsuhide assassinates Oda Nobunaga at Honnō-ji in Kyoto. Nobunaga dies.
See this battle in detail →7/2Hashiba Hidenaga Supports His Brother at Yamazaki
Hashiba Hidenaga served in his brother Hideyoshi's army at the Battle of Yamazaki, a decisive step in Hideyoshi's rise after Akechi Mitsuhide's defeat.
See this battle in detail →7/2Battle of Yamazaki
Hashiba Hideyoshi defeated Akechi Mitsuhide near Yamazaki. Mitsuhide withdrew to Shōryūji Castle, escaped during the night, and died while attempting to reach Sakamoto Castle.
See this battle in detail →Month 10信長の葬儀が大徳寺で営まれる
羽柴秀吉が織田信長の葬儀を京都の大徳寺で営み、信長の子で秀吉の養子となっていた羽柴秀勝とともに主催した。清須会議後の主導権を示す場となった。
1582 map — the year of 信長の葬儀が大徳寺で営まれる1583
1584
Taikō Cadastral Survey Begins
Toyotomi Hideyoshi initiated a comprehensive land survey to assess land grades and tax revenues. Ishida Mitsunari and other survey commissioners oversaw its implementation across the nation.
1584 map — the year of Taikō Cadastral Survey Begins1585
Month 7Hashiba Hideyoshi Becomes Kampaku
Hashiba Hideyoshi was appointed kampaku, gaining an imperial office through which to advance his rule over the country.
1585 map — the year of Hashiba Hideyoshi Becomes Kampaku1586
Month 2Construction of Jurakudai Begins
Toyotomi Hideyoshi began building Jurakudai in Kyoto as a government center and residence.
1586 map — the year of Construction of Jurakudai BeginsToyotomi Hideyoshi Becomes Chancellor of the Realm
Toyotomi Hideyoshi was appointed daijō-daijin, the highest office of the imperial court.
1586 map — the year of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Becomes Chancellor of the Realm1587
Month 9Jurakudai Is Completed
Jurakudai was completed in Kyoto and became Toyotomi Hideyoshi's center for government and control of the daimyō.
1587 map — the year of Jurakudai Is Completed10/1Grand Kitano Tea Gathering
Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a large tea gathering at Kitano Tenmangū that was open to participants regardless of social rank.
1587 map — the year of Grand Kitano Tea Gathering1588
Month 4Imperial Visit to Jurakudai
Emperor Go-Yōzei visited Jurakudai, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi had the assembled daimyō pledge loyalty to the emperor and to himself.
1588 map — the year of Imperial Visit to JurakudaiMonth 7Sword Hunt Edict
Toyotomi Hideyoshi issued the Sword Hunt Edict, ordering weapons such as swords, spears, and firearms to be taken from peasants.
1588 map — the year of Sword Hunt EdictHōjō Ujinori Presents Submission to Hideyoshi
Hōjō Ujinori visited Jurakudai and pledged submission to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, advancing the Later Hōjō incorporation into the Toyotomi polity.
1588 map — the year of Hōjō Ujinori Presents Submission to Hideyoshi1589
11/24Hideyoshi Declares War on the Later Hōjō
Toyotomi Hideyoshi treated the seizure of Nagurumi Castle as a violation of his peace order and issued a declaration of war to Hōjō Ujinao.
1589 map — the year of Hideyoshi Declares War on the Later Hōjō1590
1591 –1597
1591
Month 12Toyotomi Hidetsugu Becomes Kampaku
Toyotomi Hideyoshi transferred the office of kampaku to his nephew Hidetsugu, who took up government duties at Jurakudai.
1591 map — the year of Toyotomi Hidetsugu Becomes KampakuConstruction of Odoi and Temple Town
Toyotomi Hideyoshi built the Odoi earthwork fortifications surrounding Kyoto, combining military defense, flood control, and urban planning. Concurrently, temple town development and the relocation of Honganji progressed.
1591 map — the year of Construction of Odoi and Temple Town1592
Month 8Construction Begins at Fushimi
After transferring the office of kampaku to Hidetsugu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi began building a retirement residence at Shigetsu Hill in Fushimi, the origin of Fushimi Castle.
1592 map — the year of Construction Begins at Fushimi1593
Month 8Hideyoshi Moves to Fushimi
After Hideyori's birth, Toyotomi Hideyoshi moved to his Shigetsu residence in Fushimi and developed it into a full castle and new center of government.
1593 map — the year of Hideyoshi Moves to Fushimi1594
Month 1Major Reconstruction of Fushimi Castle Begins
Toyotomi Hideyoshi began transforming Fushimi Castle at Shigetsu into a full-scale fortress and political center intended to receive Ming envoys.
1594 map — the year of Major Reconstruction of Fushimi Castle BeginsMonth 8Shigetsu Fushimi Castle Is Completed
Shigetsu Fushimi Castle was completed and Toyotomi Hideyoshi entered it, making Fushimi a new center of government and transportation.
1594 map — the year of Shigetsu Fushimi Castle Is CompletedDevelopment of Fushimi Port and the Taikō Embankment
Alongside the construction of Fushimi Castle, Fushimi Port was opened and major works including the Taikō Embankment improved river and land transport.
1594 map — the year of Development of Fushimi Port and the Taikō Embankment1595
7/28Order to Demolish Jurakudai
Following Toyotomi Hidetsugu's downfall, Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered the demolition of Jurakudai, Hidetsugu's residence.
1595 map — the year of Order to Demolish JurakudaiMonth 8Demolition of Jurakudai
Jurakudai was comprehensively dismantled, with some buildings and materials transferred to Fushimi Castle and other sites.
1595 map — the year of Demolition of JurakudaiMonth 8Hidetsugu's Family and Associates Are Executed at Sanjō Riverbank
After Toyotomi Hidetsugu took his own life at Mount Kōya, his wives, children, and associates were executed at the Sanjō riverbank in Kyoto. Zuisen-ji was later built on the execution site to memorialize Hidetsugu's family.
1595 map — the year of Hidetsugu's Family and Associates Are Executed at Sanjō Riverbank1596
Leap 7/13Keichō Fushimi Earthquake
A major earthquake struck the Kinai region, destroying the recently completed Shigetsu Fushimi Castle and causing severe damage across Kyoto and Fushimi.
1596 map — the year of Keichō Fushimi EarthquakeLeap 7/23Rebuilding of Fushimi Castle Begins at Kohatayama
About ten days after Shigetsu Castle collapsed, Toyotomi Hideyoshi began building a new Fushimi Castle on Mount Kohata.
1596 map — the year of Rebuilding of Fushimi Castle Begins at Kohatayama1598 –1599
1598
3/15Daigo Flower Viewing
Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a grand cherry-blossom viewing at Daigoji with Hideyori, Kita-no-Mandokoro, Yodo-dono, and a large entourage.
1598 map — the year of Daigo Flower Viewing3/18Order for Rotation of Relief Garrison at Busan
Toyotomi Hideyoshi issued a vermillion-sealed order commanding the Shikoku daimyō to provide rotational relief forces for Busan Castle in Korea.
1598 map — the year of Order for Rotation of Relief Garrison at Busan5/3Joint Edict of the Four Commissioners
The four commissioners (Maeda Gen'i, Asano Nagamasa, Masuda Nagamori, and Nagatsuka Masaie) issued a jointly signed edict increasing Katō Yoshiaki's holdings to 100,000 koku in recognition of his military service in Korea.
1598 map — the year of Joint Edict of the Four Commissioners8/18Death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi died at Fushimi Castle, destabilizing the council system established to support the young Hideyori.
1598 map — the year of Death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi9/3Joint Oath of the Five Elders and Five Commissioners
Following Toyotomi Hideyoshi's death, the five elders and five commissioners issued a sworn oath pledging collective deliberation to support the young Hideyori.
1598 map — the year of Joint Oath of the Five Elders and Five Commissioners1599
Tokugawa Ieyasu Enters Fushimi Castle
After Toyotomi Hideyoshi's death, senior regent Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Fushimi Castle and used it as a base for governing within the Toyotomi administration.
1599 map — the year of Tokugawa Ieyasu Enters Fushimi Castle1600
8/26Siege of Fushimi Castle Begins
After Tokugawa Ieyasu marched toward Aizu, the Western Army surrounded Fushimi Castle, defended by Torii Mototada and his garrison.
See this battle in detail →9/8Fall of Fushimi Castle
Fushimi Castle fell and burned after the Western Army's assault, and its commander Torii Mototada and the garrison were killed.
1600 map — the year of Fall of Fushimi Castle11/6Mitsunari and others are executed at Rokujogawara
Ishida Mitsunari was beheaded at Rokujogawara in Kyoto together with Konishi Yukinaga and Ankokuji Ekei. The execution of the three men at the centre of the Western army closed the first phase of the settlement after Sekigahara.
1600 map — the year of Mitsunari and others are executed at Rokujogawara1601 –1602
1601
Ieyasu Orders Construction of Nijō Castle
Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered western daimyō to build Nijō Castle as a guard for the Kyoto Imperial Palace and a residence for shogunal visits.
1601 map — the year of Ieyasu Orders Construction of Nijō Castle1602
Month 5Construction of Nijō Castle Begins
Full construction of Nijō Castle began under commissioner Murakoshi Mosuke, with its main buildings prepared ahead of the following year's shogunal appointment.
1602 map — the year of Construction of Nijō Castle BeginsMonth 6Fushimi Castle Is Rebuilt
Fushimi Castle, burned during the Sekigahara campaign, was rebuilt as Tokugawa Ieyasu's residence and a center for governing the Kinai region.
1602 map — the year of Fushimi Castle Is Rebuilt1603 –1616
1603
2/12Tokugawa Ieyasu Becomes Shogun
Tokugawa Ieyasu received appointment as seii taishōgun at Fushimi Castle, marking the establishment of the Edo shogunate.
1603 map — the year of Tokugawa Ieyasu Becomes ShogunMonth 3Nijō Castle Is Completed and Ieyasu Enters
The principal buildings of Nijō Castle were completed, and Tokugawa Ieyasu entered the castle during his visit to Kyoto for his appointment as shogun.
1603 map — the year of Nijō Castle Is Completed and Ieyasu EntersIzumo no Okuni Performs Kabuki Dance
Izumo no Okuni performed kabuki dance at Kitano Shrine in Kyoto, helping spread the form of entertainment that developed into kabuki.
1603 map — the year of Izumo no Okuni Performs Kabuki Dance1605
4/8Maeda Toshitsune's Coming of Age and Appointment
Maeda Toshitsune, adopted heir of Kaga daimyō Maeda Toshinaga, had an audience with Tokugawa Ieyasu and Tokugawa Hidetada in Kyoto, underwent his coming-of-age ceremony, was appointed to court rank, and received the Matsudaira surname.
1605 map — the year of Maeda Toshitsune's Coming of Age and Appointment4/12Toyotomi Hideyori Appointed Minister of the Right
At court, Hideyori was promoted from Minister of the Interior to Minister of the Right. This appointment occurred four days before Tokugawa Hidetada's formal appointment as shogun.
1605 map — the year of Toyotomi Hideyori Appointed Minister of the Right4/16Tokugawa Hidetada Becomes Shogun
At Fushimi Castle, Tokugawa Ieyasu transferred the shogunate to Hidetada, demonstrating that the office would be inherited within the Tokugawa family.
1605 map — the year of Tokugawa Hidetada Becomes Shogun1611
3/28Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyori Meet at Nijō Castle
Tokugawa Ieyasu summoned nineteen-year-old Toyotomi Hideyori to Nijō Castle. Hideyori paid respects to Ieyasu, displaying the political relationship between the Tokugawa government and the Toyotomi house.
1611 map — the year of Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyori Meet at Nijō Castle1615
7/7Laws for the Military Houses Are Promulgated
Tokugawa Hidetada assembled the daimyo at Fushimi Castle and promulgated the Laws for the Military Houses, setting principles for shogunate control over the daimyo.
1615 map — the year of Laws for the Military Houses Are PromulgatedAdvertisement