In 806, when Emperor Heizei ascended the throne, he was promoted to Shoshiinojo (Senior Fourth Rank, Upper Grade), and he was appointed as Sanin-do Road Kansatsushi (inspector) in the following year 807, when the Kansatsushi system was established, and then in 809 he was ranked Jusanmi (Junior Third Rank) as Tokai-do Road Kansatsushi.
806年平城天皇の即位に際して正四位上に昇叙、翌807年観察使制度の設立に伴い山陰道観察使、809年従三位・東海道観察使。