In May, when the Emperor Goyozei made an Imperial visit to Jurakudai (Hideyoshi's residence and office in Kyoto), he accompanied the Emperor walking behind Hideyoshi's gissha (ox-drawn carriage), and submitted a kishomon (sworn oath) of loyalty with other daimyo (Japanese feudal lords).
4月の後陽成天皇の聚楽第行幸に際しては秀吉の牛車の後ろに従い、他の大名衆とともに忠誠を約する起請文を提出した。