The Battle of Miyako was a battle between the Shogunate army and the government army that took place at Miyako Port during the Meiji Restoration. The government army moved north to attack Goryokaku, and the Shogunate army learned of this information and planned an ambush at Miyako Port, but the Shogunate army had only one Kaiten, compared to the eight warships of the government army. , was defeated after a fierce battle. Toshizo Hijikata of the Shinsengumi was riding on Kaiten, and Heihachiro Togo was riding on Kasuga of the government army. There is a ``Miyako Bay Naval Battle Commentary Monument'' on Mt. Usuki.
- Location
- Jodogahama, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, 027-0000
- Inquiries
- Miyako City Tourism and Port Division
Phone number 0193-62-2111
FAX number 0193-63-9120
