In 1854, the memorial to the throne was approved, and on the occasion of Edo-sankin (daimyo's alternate-year residence in Edo), he was appointed to the positions of Chuo-kosho to fulfill general duties, Jo-otomo (permanent attendant), and retainer in Edo, and went to Edo.
安政元年（1854年）、上書が認められ、斉彬の江戸参勤に際し、中御小姓・定御供・江戸詰に任ぜられ、江戸に赴いた。