Kenshin was often reputed for his management in military affairs, as regards to domestic administration there was no big mismanagement, he succeeded in making big profits from the gold mine based on detailed strategy, and also made huge profits from maritime trade through the Japan Sea route.
軍事面で評されることが多いが、内政面に関しても大きな失政はなく、綿密に計画された金山運営で大きな利益をあげることに成功しており、また日本海側の海上交易の要衝としての利益も大きかった。