Dates of birth and death unknown

Kihē Toshiharu Kunimitsu

Second Generation Kihei

BIOGRAPHY

Succeeding the first Kihei as head of the family, Kihei II served as an Oshoya(village headman). Together with Takebi, he played a vital role in developing the region.


史料・刻銘

HISTORICAL RECORD
Naka-Iwata Kojin Shrine: Torii Gate

「國光利晴 國光孟雅
 天明三年 卯初春日」

It still stands at Naka-Iwata Kojin Shrine, having been erected alongside Takemasa.

Naka-Iwata Kojin Shrine: Stone lantern

「獻燈
 國光利晴 國光孟雅
 天明四甲辰」

It still stands at Naka-Iwata Kojin Shrine, having been donated alongside Takemasa.

Iwato Hachimangu Shrine: Stone lantern

「獻燈
 國光利晴 國光孟雅
 天明四甲辰八月吉日」

It still stands at Iwato Hachimangu Shrine, having been dedicated alongside Takemasa.

Amaguwa kannon: Stone lantern

「獻燈
 國光利晴 國光孟雅
 寛政十一年 己未仲夏」

It still stands within the Amakuwa Kannon grounds, having been donated alongside Takemasa. The main hall has been demolished and no longer exists.

Dainichibo:Stone lantern

「獻燈
 文化十二乙亥仲夏吉辰日
 國光喜兵衛利晴 國光十郎左衛門富宣」

It still stands at Dainichibo, having been donated alongside Tominobu.

ACTIVITY TIMELINE

Year of Birth Unknown

Birth

Born as the heir to the first-generation Kihei.

1761Hōreki 11

Appointment as an Oshoya(Head Village Official) of Iwata and Amaguwa (Source: Yamato Town History)

Succeeded the first-generation Kihei and assumed the position of head village official overseeing Iwata and Amaguwa.

1783January, Tenmei 3

Dedication of Torii Gate at Naka-Iwata Kojin Shrine (Extant)

Dedicated jointly with Takemasa.

1784May, Tenmei 4

Donation of Stone Lanterns to Iwato Hachimangū Shrine and Naka-Iwata Kojin Shrine (Extant)

Donated jointly with Takemasa.

1815May, Bunka 12

Donation of Stone Lanterns to Dainichibō Temple

Donated jointly with Tominobu.

1816Spring, Bunka 13

Donation of Stone Lanterns to Iwato Hachimangū Shrine

1818Bunka 15

Retirement from the Position of Oshoya(Head Village Official)

Year of Death Unknown

Death