In 1805, he assumed Gon Dainagon, Outadokoro betto (an official in charge of managing and providing training for ancient Japanese songs and instruments) after taking various positions such as Sakonoe no chujo, Gon chunagon and Toka no sechie Geben (an official in charge of organizing and supervising ceremonies in the Imperial Court).
左近衛中将・権中納言・踏歌節会外弁を経て、文化2年（1805年）に権大納言・大歌所別当に就任した。