Siege of Fukuyo

The siege of Fukuyo was the one of many steps taken by Takeda Shingen in his bid to seize control of Shinano Province. The fortress at Fukuyo lay in the Ina valley, south of Lake Suwa. Tozawa Yorichika, an ally of Takatō Yoritsugu, lord of Takatō castle, surrendered quickly. The Battle of Ankokuji followed the siege.

Siege of Fukuyo
Part of the Sengoku period
Date1542
Location
Fukuyo, Shinano Province
Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
Forces of Tozawa Yorichika Takeda family forces
Commanders and leaders
Tozawa Yorichika Takeda Shingen, Komai Masatake
Strength
3000 5000

References
  • Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co.

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