However, when the Retired Emperor Gotoba was exiled to Oki Province as a result of the Jokyu War in 1221, Kiyofusa entered into the priesthood, going to Oki to follow him.
しかし、承久3年（1221年）の承久の乱の結果、後鳥羽上皇が隠岐国へ流罪となると、清房もこれに従い、出家の上隠岐へと下った。