He also served as Ben no Betto (a second principal having a high rank in the government) of Kangakuin as well as Uchuben (Middle Controller of the Right) in 1179, in addition, concurrently served as Zo-Todaiji-chokan (the director for the construction of Todai-ji Temple) and then promoted to Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade).
治承3年（1179年）には右中弁に勧学院弁別当を兼ね、更に造東大寺長官を兼ねて従四位下に昇る。