In October, 1868, he took initiative in the reformation of domain duties after the return of lands and people to the emperor, and he took charge of guard when Emperor Meiji visited Ise Jingu Shrine.
明治元年（1868年）10月、版籍奉還後の藩政改革を主導し、明治天皇の伊勢神宮参拝においても守備などで尽力した。