While managing Taimo no Rei (the Rites of the Imperial Funeral) for Emperor Shotoku as Goshozoku-shi (Goshozoku no Tsukasa or an official in charge of important rituals) ranked Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade) in August, 770, he acted his part as Danjo (inspector) of Danjodai (Board of Censors) to urge Dokyo to leave the capital to Shimotsuke Province.
神護景雲4年（770年）8月、従四位下で称徳天皇の大喪の礼の御装束司を務める一方、弾正台として道鏡の下野国下向を促す任をも果たした。