In November, 1902 he assumed office as Principal of The Gakushuin School Corporation, an incorporated educational institution, in succession to Army General Maresuke NOGI who had followed his master to the grave, and being in service until August, 1917.
1902年11月から殉死した乃木希典大将の後任として学校法人学習院院長に就任し、1917年8月まで務める。