Naoe Kanetsugu (1559 – 1620) was a Japanese samurai of the 16th–17th centuries. Most notably, Naoe Kanetsugu was known for his service to two generations of the Uesugi daimyōs. Initially, Kanetsugu served first as a koshō to Uesugi Kenshin. After Kenshin's death, he served Kagekatsu, the adopted son of Kenshin. Naoe Kanetsugu was known for his military bravery, strength, and intelligence. Loyal to the Uesugi, Kanetsugu played an important role during many of their key battles.
