Later, he was promoted at a little faster pace and became Dainagon in 1617 after experiencing Chunagon (vice-councilor of state), Toka no sechie Geben (a kugyo who supervised many matters outside Jomei Gate at Toka no sechie - Imperial Court Ceremonies) and other positions.
その後はややスピードを増し、中納言・踏歌節会外弁などをへて、元和(日本)3年（1617年）には大納言となっている。