He also held the post of Awa no kuni no Kokushi (the provincial governor of Awa Province), but he is said to have returned to the capital in 1030 while throwing away the seal and keys (for the administration of local offices), due to the Revolt of TAIRA no Tadatsune.
安房国の国司を歴任するも、平忠常の乱により長元3年（1030年）、印鎰を捨てて帰京したとされる。