He had high respect for the Imperial Court and he not only donated funds for the ceremony of the enthronement of the Emperor Ogimachi but also provided a security service for Kyoto by leading his army.
朝廷を重んじる尊王心が強かったようで、正親町天皇に対して即位の礼の費用を献上し、さらに軍を率いて京都の警護を務めている。