On May 30, the main troop of the detached 2nd brigade led by Major General YAMADA started advancing towards Hitoyoshi along several roads including the Gokanosho-do Road and along the Shogaku-do Road.
山田少将が指揮する別働第2旅団の主力部隊は5月30日、五家荘道・照岳道などから人吉に向かって進撃した。