In 1902, he was dismissed from his position as the chief priest and his name was removed from priesthood because he was involved in the reform movement at Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (the punishment of removing his name was later rescinded).
明治35年（1902年）、東本願寺の改革運動に加わったことにより、住職を罷免され僧籍からも除名される（のちに除名処分は取り消される）。