At the Battle of Uji-gawa River, however, he impressively distinguished himself, arriving as the vanguard, urging his men across the river and leading them to victory (Yorimasa died in the battle).
ところが宇治川の戦いで先陣として堂々たる名乗りを上げ、将兵の渡河をうながし、合戦を勝利を導くという勲功を挙げた（頼政は討死）。