He became Muhon-Shinno (Imperial Prince without court rank) in 1170 and was inaugurated in 1177 as the chief priest of Enryaku-ji Temple after Myoun, his predecessor, was banished while concurrently serving as the chief priest of Hosho-ji Temple.
1170年（嘉応2年）無品親王となり、1177年（治承元年）延暦寺座主明雲が流罪となった跡を受けて座主に就任、法性寺座主も兼任した。