In 1845, he had a chance meeting with Zuikoin Nichiyu who was Inju (the head) of Choon-in of Honno-ji Temple, when he entered the religion of Happon School of the Nichiren Sect (Honmon Hokke Sect in later years).
1845年（弘化2年）、本能寺長遠院院主の随宏院日雄と邂逅、日蓮宗八品派（後の本門法華宗）に入信。