After the Onin War in 1474, at the order of Emperor Gotsuchimikado he was installed as chief priest (the 47th) of Daitokuji; and although he did not live in the temple, he put a lot of effort into its restoration.
応仁の乱後の文明6年（1474年）、後土御門天皇の勅命により大徳寺の住持（第47代）に任ぜられ、寺には住まなかったが、再興に尽力した。