He left Kanpaku position in 1398 but was reassigned as Kanpaku in 1399 and 1410, and received Senge (imperial proclamation) of Jusangu (one of the highest ranks of court noble, standing on equal ground with members of imperial family) while still holding the Kanpaku position.
応永5年（1398年）関白の職を辞したが、同6年（1399年）と17年（1410年）に関白に任じられ、関白職のまま准三宮の宣下を受けた。