On December 11, 1200, he was promoted to Shoshiinoge (Senior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade) while remaining in the positions of Sakone no shosho and Aki no Gon no suke (bonus promotion).
1200年（正治2）10月26日、正四位下に昇叙し、左近衛少将・安芸権介如元（臨時給分）。