Career
He was the first ruler of the Kanamori clan and served as a retainer of the Oda, Toyotomi, and Tokugawa clans. Later in his life, he also became a daimyo. Nagachika first served the Saitō clan of Mino Province.
However, after their demise, he became a retainer of Oda Nobunaga.
During this time he served as the ruler of Matsukura Castle and Takayama Castle. Nagachika was also a tea master and an admirer of Senator no Rikyū.
After Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered Rikyū"s death, Nagachika sheltered Rikyū"s son, Senator Dōan.
