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Battle of Toba–Fushimi

When
27 January 1868
Where
Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan
Part of
Meiji Restoration declared and the Boshin War opens in Japan

Shogunate forces clashed with pro-Imperial forces near Fushimi, resulting in a decisive Imperial victory.

On 27 January 1868, shogunate forces attacked the forces of Chōshū and Satsuma near Toba and Fushimi, at the southern entrance to Kyoto. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Imperial forces, marking a turning point in the Boshin War.

Sources

  1. Battle of Toba–Fushimi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Boshin War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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