There are some opinions which highly rate his competence as statesman who solidified the foundation of the Tokugawa Shogunate by preparing and establishing such relevant laws as Kuge Shohatto and Buke Shohatto.
公家諸法度、武家諸法度などの法を整備、定着させ、徳川幕府の基礎を固めた為政者としての手腕を、高く評価する意見もある。