He served for the Emperor Shirakawa as a close adviser, took an active role in the waka poem circle of the Emperor, and participated in 'Shoreki Dairi Uta-awase' (waka poem contest held at court in Shoreki era).
白河天皇の側近として仕え、その歌壇で活躍し、「承暦内裏歌合」などにも参加している。