Career
When Motoharu was young he was adopted into the Kikkawa clan by Kikkawa Okitsune. He then became head of the family around 1550. In 1566, he claimed Izumo Province as his fief, after defeating its lords, the Amago clan, in a number of battles.
Motoharu also fought in many battles against the Oda such as the Siege of Takamatsu.
After Oda Nobunaga"s death in 1582, Motoharu fought under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Father: Mōri Motonari (1497–1571)
Brothers:
Mōri Takamoto (1523–1563)
Kobayakawa Takakage (1533–1597)
Mōri Motokiyo (1551–1597)
Sons:
Kikkawa Motonaga (died 1587)
Kikkawa Hiroie (1561–1625).