After the Restoration of Imperial Rule in 1867, he held important positions such as Sanyo (Councilor), Kyusyu Chinbu-sotoku (the general of placating Kyushu) and the governor of the Nagasaki-fu.
1867年（慶応3年）の王政復古(日本)の後は、参与、九州鎮撫総督、長崎府知事などの要職を務めた。