There were many priests who were called Mokujiki shonin (high priest Mokujiki) since ancient times, and famous among them was Mokujiki Ogo, who endeavored to revive the temples at Mt. Koya and was trusted by Hideyoshi TOYOTOMI.
古来、木食上人と呼ばれた人物は他にも複数おり、豊臣秀吉に重用され、高野山の復興に尽力した木食応其（もくじきおうご）上人は中でもよく知られている。