However, because he did not change his intention of supporting Yoshitsune, he was exiled once again to Izu Province in March of 1189 (at the same time, his eldest son, Munenaga, was also dismissed from his government position).
しかし、なおも義経支援の姿勢を改めなかったため、文治5年（1189年）3月に再度伊豆国へと配流されている（なおこの際、長男の宗長も同時に解官されている）。