In between January - February 1187, he was appointed as Azechi (inspector of the provincial government) of Mutsu Province and Dewa Province, and in between October - November 1188, his position was raised to Gon Dainagon (a provisional chief councilor of state).
文治2年（1186年)12月、陸奥国出羽国按察使に任じられ、文治4年（1188年）10月、権大納言に昇進。