Province data
1533 –1559
1560
1561
1562 –1569
1570 –1577
1571
WinterContinued conflict between Shimazu and Ōtomo
In Kyushu, tensions persisted between Shimazu Yoshihisa and Ōtomo Yoshishige (Sōrin), with struggles for power continuing among regional warlords in the Hyūga and Higo regions.
1571 map — the year of Continued conflict between Shimazu and Ōtomo1572
5/4Battle of Kizakibaru
Shimazu Yoshihiro's forces defeated the Itō army at Kizakibaru in the Masaki-in district. The Itō clan lost many officers in this defeat and subsequently fell into a disadvantageous position in Hyūga.
1572 map — the year of Battle of Kizakibaru1573
WinterContinuing Tensions Between the Shimazu and Ōtomo Clans
In Kyushu, Shimazu Yoshihisa consolidated his base in southern Kyushu, and the rivalry with Ōtomo Sōrin continued. A tense balance remained in place on the eve of full-scale conflict.
1573 map — the year of Continuing Tensions Between the Shimazu and Ōtomo Clans1577
Month 12Collapse of the Itō clan
Unable to hold his bases in Hyūga against Shimazu advances, Itō Yoshisuke led his clan in retreat from Hyūga and fled to Bungo under Ōtomo Sōrin's protection.
1577 map — the year of Collapse of the Itō clan1578 –1580
1578
11/12Battle of Mimikawa
Ōtomo Sōrin's army, which had marched to recover Hyūga, suffered a major defeat at Takajō and Mimikawa against the forces of Shimazu Yoshihisa and Yoshihiro. Shimazu control over Hyūga was consolidated, and Ōtomo's dominance was lost.
1578 map — the year of Battle of Mimikawa1581
1582
1583
1584
1585
1586
1587
4/17Battle of Nejiro-zaka
Toyotomi Hidenaga's forces besieged Takajō Castle in Hyūga. A relief army led by Shimazu Yoshihisa attacked at night but failed, leading to the Shimazu's surrender.
See this battle in detail →1588
1589
1590
1591 –1597
1598 –1599
1600
1601 –1602
日向諸領主ほか
徳川政権関ヶ原合戦後に徳川政権下で領主を再編1603
1604 –1616
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