However, though much was expected of him, he did not have much time for the duties of the domain because he was born with poor health, and he went to Arima Onsen often to recuperate.
しかし将来を期待されていながら、生来から病弱だったためにまともに藩政を執ることはほとんどできず、療養のために有馬温泉に赴くことが多かった。