In 1867 he became a member of Shinsengumi and in 1868 he participated in the Battle of Toba and Fushimi, and Koyo Chinbutai (a military unit specially formed for the campaign in Kai Province).
1867年に新選組に入隊し、1868年の鳥羽・伏見の戦いや甲陽鎮撫隊に参戦。