Historedia
Person

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Events
5
Episodes
8
Years
1582–1591

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Toyotomi Hideyoshi, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. The Incident at Honnō-ji

    1582

    Role: Retainer who defeated Mitsuhide

    1. 21 June 1582 · Honnō-ji templeAmbush at Honnō-ji

      Akechi Mitsuhide's forces surrounded Honnō-ji temple in Kyoto before dawn on 21 June 1582, trapping Oda Nobunaga.

    2. 21 June 1582 · Honnō-ji templeDeath of Nobunaga

      Oda Nobunaga committed seppuku during the Honnō-ji Incident, ending his campaign to unify Japan.

  2. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Attack on Takamatsu Castle

    1582

    Role: Attacking commander

    1. April 17, 1582 · Bitchu ProvinceMarch to Bitchu

      Hideyoshi departed Himeji Castle with 20,000 soldiers to begin the campaign against the Mōri-held Takamatsu Castle.

    2. May 17, 1582 · Takamatsu CastleEncirclement and Flooding

      Hideyoshi's 30,000 troops besieged the castle, using dikes to divert a river and flood the fortress, nearly forcing its surrender.

  3. Battle of Shizugatake

    1583

    Role: Commander of the victorious forces

    1. 10-11 June 1583 · Nagahama, Ōmi ProvinceBattle of Shizugatake

      Hideyoshi defeated Katsuie in a two-day engagement beginning 10-11 June 1583, securing his status as Nobunaga's successor.

  4. Unification of Japan by Toyotomi Hideyoshi

    1590–1591

    Role: Unifier and Daimyō

    1. 1590 · Kantō regionOdawara Campaign

      Hideyoshi defeated the Later Hōjō clan in 1590, a pivotal victory that advanced the unification of Japan and the closing of the Sengoku period.

    2. 1590–1591 · JapanPost-Unification Consolidation

      Following the 1590 campaign, Hideyoshi completed Osaka Castle and banned slavery, while the 1591 Kunohe rebellion marked the final step in unification.

  5. Death of Sen no Rikyū

    1591

    Role: Daimyō who ordered the seppuku

    1. April 21, 1591 · Jurakudai palace residenceSeppuku Order and Execution

      Hideyoshi ordered Rikyū to commit seppuku, which he performed at his Kyoto residence.

Sources

  1. Honnō-ji Incident Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  2. Siege of Takamatsu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  3. Toyotomi Hideyoshi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  4. Battle of Shizugatake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  5. Sen no Rikyū Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14