He was a close adviser of Emperor Sakuramachi, remaining at the center of the court for fourteen years, reaching Juichii (Junior First Rank) and holding the positions of Kanpaku (Chief Adviser to the Emperor) Sadaijin (Minister of the Left) and Daijo-daijin (Grand Minister of State).
桜町天皇の側近として活躍し、従一位関白左大臣・太政大臣を歴任して14年にわたって朝廷の中枢にあった。