Background
He was born the second son of Kikuchi Takamori and he was the younger brother of Kikuchi Tokitaka (first son). His father Takamori died before his grandfather Takefusa.
He was born the second son of Kikuchi Takamori and he was the younger brother of Kikuchi Tokitaka (first son). His father Takamori died before his grandfather Takefusa.
During his life, he would also use the name Jakua. Takamori"s brother Takenori and Taketoki"s brother Tokitaka fought each other for power and both ended up dying. Therefore, Taketoki became head of the clan.
In 1333, Emperor Go-Daigo asked for Taketoki to help him.
He was Go-Daigo"s first man and was awarded for this. Taketoki gathered many people in Kyushu and was planning to attack Chinzei Tandai"s Hojo Hidetoki (Akahashi Hidetoki) but they found out about his plan and they attacked him first.
Taketoki was buried in Fukuoka city. He has one grave for his head and one grave for his midsection.
Kikuchi Shrine in Kikuchi City was made in his honor.
He has 12 children in all. He was a clever samurai but Hojo Hidetoki did not underestimate him. He burned down Hakata and attacked.
Otomo Uji"s support never came to help Taketoki.
After this, a movement began to overthrow Hojo Hidetoki. Taketoki"s next in line was Takeshige and he was prized Higo no Kuni.
The enemy used their heads for archery practice. Jakua"s, Saburo"s, and Kakusho"s were displayed separately.
In the evening, they were taken down and placed in the residence where they remained for about ten days.
