From 1886, he held various naval posts such as the vice-chief of the Staff Headquarters, the head of the Navy Staff Headquarters, the Commander-in-chief of the Yokosuka Chinjufu, and the principal of the Naval Staff College.
1886年より参謀本部次長、海軍参謀本部長、横須賀鎮守府長官、海軍大学校長などを歴任。