The allied forces of Masaaki ROKKAKU and Mochikiyo KYOGOKU, who were defeated by Takayori ROKKAKU in the Battle of Yuge, prepared for action after the first battle of Kannonji-jo Castle so as to avenge their defeat at that battle.
弓削の戦いで六角高頼に敗れた、六角政暁と京極持清の連合軍は雪辱を果たすべく、第一次観音寺城の戦いに続き戦闘準備を整えた。