He rose to title of Hyobusho (ministry of military) in 1173, and to the rank of Shosanmi (Senior Third Rank) in 1176, which were his highest attained title and rank; in 1177, he became a priest.
承安(日本)3年（1173年）兵部省、安元2年（1176年）正三位と進み、これを極位極官として翌3年（1177年）に出家。