Mochizuki Chiyome

Born: 16th Century

Known for: Allegedly the leader of female ninjas (Kunoichi) of the Takeda clan.

Died: Unknown date

Age: Unknown

Allegiance: Takeda clan, particularly Takeda Shingen; Sengoku-period provincial military authority

Conflicts: Takeda clan campaigns during the Sengoku period, including the Battles of Kawanakajima (1553–1564).

Cause of Death: Unknown

Resting Place: Unknown / unrecorded

Spouses: Mochizuki Moritoki

Mochizuki Chiyome (望月 千代女), also known as Mochizuki Chiyojo (望月 千代女) or Mochizuki Chiyo (望月 千代), was a 16th-century Japanese poet and noblewoman.

She is rumored for allegedly creating a group of kunoichi in service of the Takeda clan. Her existence has been questioned by modern historians.