Onamihime

Onamihime
阿南姫
Castellan of Sukagawa castle
(De facto Nikaidō clan head)
In office
1582–1589
Preceded byNikaidō Yukichika
Personal details
BornJuly 4, 1541
DiedAugust 30, 1602
SpouseNikaidō Moriyoshi
ChildrenNikaidō Heishiro
Nikaidō Yukichika
Parents
RelativesDate Terumune (brother)
Date Masamune (nephew)
Military service
Allegiance Date clan
Ashina clan
Satake clan
Unit Nikaidō clan
Battles/warsBattle of Hitotoribashi
Battle of Koriyama
Battle of Suriagehara
Siege of Sukagawa

Onamihime (阿南姫, July 4, 1541 – August 30, 1602) was a late-Sengoku period Onna-musha. She was the first daughter of Date Harumune, sister of Date Terumune and aunt of Date Masamune. She was the ruler of Sukagawa castle in Mutsu Province. She was best known for being a potential enemy of her nephew, Masamune, participating in several campaigns against expansion of the Date clan in the region of Ōshū.