In 1879 at the age of 33, Takami was appointed by the Ministry of Interior as a Guji (chief of those who serves shrine, controls festivals and general affairs) of Gassan-jinja Shrine and a Guji of Haguroyama-jinja Shrine and Yudonosan-jinja Shrine.
明治12年（1879年）、高見33歳の折に内務省より月山神社宮司兼羽黒山神社・湯殿山神社宮司に任ぜられる。