In 1217, he was ranked Jusanmi (Junior Third Rank), and after holding the position of Gon Chunagon (a provisional vice-councilor of state) and Dainagon (chief councilor of state), on January 19, 1238, at the age of 35, he was appointed the Minister of the Center.
建保5年（1217年）従三位となり、権中納言・大納言を経て、嘉禎3年（1237年）12月25日、35歳で内大臣に任ぜられた。