Tokugawa Nariaki
徳川斉昭
Ninth lord of Mito domain (1800–1860); reformist anti-foreign (joi) advocate; father of the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu
About
Tokugawa Nariaki (1800–1860) was the ninth lord of Mito domain and one of the most influential political figures of the late Edo period. A passionate advocate of sonnō jōi (revere the emperor, expel the barbarians), he opposed the opening of Japan to foreign trade and was placed under house arrest by the shogunate for his activities. Father of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun. He is co-enshrined with Mitsukuni at Tokiwa Jinja in Mito.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tokiwa Shrine 常磐神社 | Ibaraki | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Tokugawa Nariaki in Japanese mythology?
Tokugawa Nariaki (徳川斉昭) is Ninth lord of Mito domain (1800–1860); reformist anti-foreign (joi) advocate; father of the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Tokugawa Nariaki?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Tokugawa Nariaki, including Tokiwa Shrine.
What myths involve Tokugawa Nariaki?
Tokugawa Nariaki appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Ninth lord of Mito domain (1800–1860); reformist anti-foreign (joi) advocate; father of the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu.