The detached 1st brigade from Iwakawa fought with Raigeki-tai (led by HENMI) and Koshin-tai (led by SAGARA) stationed in Sueyoshi, defeated them and entered Miyakonojo.
別働第1旅団は岩川から末吉の雷撃隊（辺見）・行進隊（相良）と交戦し薩軍を敗走させ、都城に入った。