Portrait of Nabeshima Naoshige

Ryūzōji forcesNabeshima

Nabeshima Naoshige

鍋島直茂

“Administrator of Hizen”

1538–1618 (aged 81)

Rank / office
Governor of Kaga
Domain / base
Hizen
Banner / crest
Nabeshima apricot leaf
Battles in 3D
1 battle

Portrait · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Brother-in-law and chief retainer of Ryūzōji Takanobu. Combining valour and statecraft, he supported the expansion of the Ryūzōji. When Takanobu was killed at Okitanawate he steadied the shaken house, made peace with the Shimazu and preserved Hizen. In time he took real power in place of his lords, and in the day of his son Katsushige the Saga Nabeshima domain was established. "The renewal of Hizen begins with Naoshige," it is said.

Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D

  1. 1570Genki 1

    Night Attack at Imayama

    Beat a great Ōtomo army with a night attack and saved the Ryūzōji from crisis.

  2. 1584Tenshō 12
  3. 1607Keichō 12

    Foundation of the Nabeshima Domain

    Held real power and opened the way to his son Katsushige's Saga domain.

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FAQ

Who was Nabeshima Naoshige?

Known as “Administrator of Hizen”. The astute commander who rose from chief administrator of the Ryūzōji to real power in Hizen. After losing his lord Takanobu at Okitanawate he held the Ryūzōji together and laid the foundation of the Nabeshima domain.

What rank or office did Nabeshima Naoshige hold?

Governor of Kaga.

When did Nabeshima Naoshige live?

Nabeshima Naoshige was born in 1538 and died in 1618.

Can I watch Nabeshima Naoshige's battles in 3D?

Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Battle of Okitanawate (1584) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.