Maeda Toshiie
前田利家
Sengoku-era general (1538–1599) who founded the Kaga (Kanazawa) domain; one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's senior retainers
About
Maeda Toshiie (1538–1599) was one of Oda Nobunaga's most trusted generals who later became a leading figure in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's government (one of the Go-Tairon, Five Elders). He founded the Kaga domain centered on Kanazawa, which became one of the wealthiest outside Tokugawa territories. He is enshrined at Oyama Jinja in Kanazawa alongside his wife Matsu.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Oyama Shrine (Kanazawa) 尾山神社 | Ishikawa |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Maeda Toshiie in Japanese mythology?
Maeda Toshiie (前田利家) is Sengoku-era general (1538–1599) who founded the Kaga (Kanazawa) domain; one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's senior retainers. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Maeda Toshiie?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, including Oyama Shrine (Kanazawa).
What myths involve Maeda Toshiie?
Maeda Toshiie appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Sengoku-era general (1538–1599) who founded the Kaga (Kanazawa) domain; one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's senior retainers.