He studied under Daikakuin Nikkei, who was Kanju (the chief priest) of Honno-ji Temple, and also under Shinkoin Nichiyo, who was not only the Noge (the president) of Okamedani Danrin (Okamedani Academy of Buddhism), but also the chief priest of Awaji Ryusen-ji Temple.
本能寺貫首の大覚院日肇と大亀谷檀林の能化・淡路隆泉寺住職の心光院日耀に師事する。