He based himself at Mitono-ji Temple associated with Ganjin (Chien-chen) in Kozuke and Ono-dera Temple in Shimotsuke, and he began his missionary activities in the Kanto area.
関東で鑑真ゆかりの上野の緑野（みとの）寺や下野の小野寺を拠点に伝道を展開する。