Nabeshima Naomasa
鍋島直正
10th lord of Hizen (Saga) domain (1814–1871); modernized Saga domain's military and industry; called 'the wisest daimyo of the bakumatsu era'
About
Nabeshima Naomasa (1814–1871) was the tenth and last lord of Hizen (Saga) domain, famous as one of the 'Four Wise Lords' of the bakumatsu era. He modernized Saga's military technology, including building Japan's first operational reverberatory furnace and producing cast-iron cannon. His domain provided key technological support for the Meiji Restoration. He is enshrined at Yutoku Inari Shrine and other Saga sites.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Saga Shrine 佐嘉神社 | Saga |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Nabeshima Naomasa in Japanese mythology?
Nabeshima Naomasa (鍋島直正) is 10th lord of Hizen (Saga) domain (1814–1871); modernized Saga domain's military and industry; called 'the wisest daimyo of the bakumatsu era'. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Nabeshima Naomasa?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Nabeshima Naomasa, including Saga Shrine.
What myths involve Nabeshima Naomasa?
Nabeshima Naomasa appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as 10th lord of Hizen (Saga) domain (1814–1871); modernized Saga domain's military and industry; called 'the wisest daimyo of the bakumatsu era'.