He accompanied his son Akiie KITABATAKE, who was directed to execute the suppression of Oshu Province, and departed for Tagajo in Mutsu Province in obedience with Imperial Prince Norinaga's order (later, Emperor Gomurakami).
奥州鎮定を命じられた息子北畠顕家に随行し、義良親王（後の後村上天皇）を奉じて陸奥国多賀城へ赴く。