Upon his Genpuku (celebrate one's coming of age) on August 24, 1035, he was immediately raised to Shogoinoge (Senior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade) and appointed Sakone no shosho (Minor Captain of the Left Division of Inner Palace Guards).
長元8年（1035年）7月13日(旧暦)に元服すると、直ちに正五位下に叙せられて左近衛少将に任じられる。