After his return to Japan, he served in various political capacities, including president of the Genrōin, advisor to Emperor Meiji (and later Emperor Taishō), and as a member of the House of Peers.
Setelah kembali ke Jepang, ia menjabat dalam berbagai kapasitas politik, termasuk presiden Genrōin, penasehat Kaisar Meiji (dan kemudian Kaisar Taishō), dan sebagai anggota Kizokuin.