While many other kokushi stayed in Kyoto (so-called Yonin Kokushi), Takamochi left the capital and went into the province with his sons TAIRA no Kunika, TAIRA no Yoshikane and TAIRA no Yoshimasa.
遥任国司が多いなか、子の平国香・平良兼・平良将を伴い任地に下向した。