He served the imperial court for four generations during the reigns of Emperor Tsuchimikado (83rd), Emperor Juntoku (84th), Emperor Chukyo (85th), Emperor Gohorikawa (86th) and his official rank was raised to Shosanmi Echigo no Gon no kami (Senior Third Rank, Provisional Governor of Echigo Province.)
土御門天皇（83代）・順徳天皇（84代）・仲恭天皇（85代）・後堀河天皇（86代）の四代にわたり仕え、官位は正三位越後権守まで昇る。