Vassal of Uesugi Kenshin, master of Jouhukuji Castle. He fought Ueno Ienari in 1556 for the territory of Kouzuke, and the conflict expanded to include Ookuma Tomohide and Honjou Saneyori.

He lost his territory after supporting Uesugi Kagetora in the Otate no Ran after Kenshin's death.