The Siege of Fushimi took place in 1868 during the early stages of the Boshin War in Japan. This conflict was primarily between the ruling Tokugawa shogunate and forces seeking to restore power to the Emperor. The siege occurred at the Fushimi Castle, located near Kyoto, where imperial troops aimed to capture the stronghold from shogunate forces. The siege lasted from January to February 1868, resulting in a decisive victory for the imperial army. This victory helped to bolster the momentum of the imperial forces, leading to the eventual downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule, known as the Meiji Restoration.