In 1811, he became Chugu Gon no daibu (provisional master of the Consort's Household) to Emperor Kokaku's Chugu (the 2nd consort of the Emperor) Imperial Princess Yoshiko and in 1812, he served as Toka no sechie Geben (a kugyo who supervised many matters outside Jomei Gate at Toka no sechie (Imperial Court Ceremony)) and became Dainagon (a chief councilor of state).
文化(元号)8年（1811年）には光格天皇中宮欣子内親王の中宮権大夫となり、文化9年（1812年）には踏歌節会外弁をつとめ、また大納言となった。