When the Jinshin War broke out in 672, it is said that Takechimaro observed the war situation from the Wa Province (Yamato Province) as he did not obtain a job grade in the Imperial court.
672年の壬申の乱の勃発時、高市麻呂は朝廷に官職を得ず、倭（大和国）で形勢を観望していたらしい。