Portrait of Inaba Ittetsu

Oda forcesInaba

Inaba Ittetsu

稲葉一鉄

“One of the Three of Western Mino / "Stubborn as Ittetsu"”

1515–1589 (aged 75)

Rank / office
Ukyō-no-suke
Domain / base
Sone, Mino
Banner / crest
Three characters on a tray
Battles in 3D
1 battle

Portrait · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

One of the "Three of Western Mino," senior retainers of the Saitō of Mino, who went over to the Oda during Nobunaga's conquest of the province. Combining courage with learning, he never bent his convictions, and the expression "ganko ittetsu," stubborn as Ittetsu, is said to derive from him. He distinguished himself at Anegawa and elsewhere and kept his spirit to the end of his life. He was also versed in tea and poetry, a man of both arms and letters.

Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D

  1. 1567Eiroku 10

    Going Over to the Oda

    As one of the Three of Western Mino he made contact with Nobunaga and aided the conquest of Mino.

  2. 1570Genki 1
  3. 1579Tenshō 7

    Retirement

    Handed the house to his son Sadamichi and retired to Shimizu Castle.

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FAQ

Who was Inaba Ittetsu?

One of the Three of Western Mino, whose name gave Japanese the phrase "stubborn as Ittetsu." He went over from the Saitō to the Oda and fought at Anegawa and elsewhere with courage and spirit.

What rank or office did Inaba Ittetsu hold?

Ukyō-no-suke.

When did Inaba Ittetsu live?

Inaba Ittetsu was born in 1515 and died in 1589.

Can I watch Inaba Ittetsu's battles in 3D?

Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Battle of Anegawa (1570) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.