Tokugawa Iesato
Following the Meiji Restoration, Naritami became the guardian of the young Tokugawa Iesato, overseeing his education. As he oversaw most of the principal affairs of the family (particularly during Iesato's time studying abroad), he was secretly known by some as "dai jūrokudai" (第十六代 "16th generation [lord of the clan]"). Naritami was deeply trusted by Yoshinobu, even with affairs as important as finding good matches for his children. A letter left by Yoshinobu attests to this fact: "Before any marriage proposal, be sure to consult with Naritami". During the Meiji era, Naritami was made a "shishaku" (viscount) in the new nobility system. Naritami, also known as Matsudaira Kakudō, was an acquaintance of Clara Whitney, and is often mentioned in Whitney's early Meiji-era diary.