On January 28, 1181, promoted to Jusanmi (Junior Third Rank) and retained his position as Sangi, Sakonoe no Gon no chujo, Chugu no Gon no suke and Harima gon no kami (provisional governor of Harima Province).
1181年（治承5）1月5日、従三位に昇叙し、参議・左近衛権中将・中宮権亮・播磨権守如元。