Nanbu Shigenobu (南部重信, 28 June 1616 – 12 July 1702) was an early to mid-Edo period Japanese samurai, and the 3rd daimyō of Morioka Domain in northern Japan.

Shigenobu was born in Hanawa village of Hei District where his father was stationed to supervise the construction of port facilities at Miyako.

He was promoted to Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade ion 7 May 1683 and Morioka’s kokudaka was officially restored back to 100,000 koku.

He also developed copper mines as a source of revenue and engaged in various public works, including flood control projects.

[1] On 27 June 1692, he retired in favor of his eldest son, Nanbu Yukinobu, and died at the clan residence in Edo at the age of 87 in 1702.