He became a Sangi (councilor) in 1131, was awarded the rank of Shonii (Senior Second Rank) in 1143, and was promoted to Dainagon (Chief Councilor of State) in 1156.
天承3年（1131年）に参議となり、康治2年（1143年）に正二位、保元元年（1156年）には大納言に昇った。