In 1181, Mitsuyoshi was appointed to his previous position Sangi and conferred to Jusanmi (Junior Third Rank), and also filled the positions of Hyoe-fu (Headquarters of the Middle Palace Guards) and Tanba Province in the following year.
養和元年（1181年）に参議に復して従三位に進み、翌年には兵衛府・丹波国を兼ねる。