Battle of Kojima

The Battle of Kojima, also called Battle of Fujito, was a battle of the Genpei War of the Heian period of Japanese history, and took place in 1184.

Battle

In pursuit of the fleeing Taira from Ichi-no-Tani, on their way to Yashima, Minamoto no Noriyori engaged and defeated his enemies in battle at Kojima [District, Okayama|Kojima]. The attack was led by Sasaki Moritsuna, who swam his horse across a narrow strait between Kojima and the mainland of Honshū.