In 1593, he the inherited territorial lands totalizing 60,000 goku in Ina Country, Shinano Province, and Iida-jo Castle from his father-in-law Hideyori MORI, and was appointed to the position of Juji of Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade).
文禄2年（1593年）に義父である毛利秀頼の遺領を継ぎ、信濃国伊那郡6万石・飯田城となり従四位下侍従に任ぜられた。