He actively promoted Shintoism thought founded by his grandfather Kanetomo; he issued sogen senji (decrees of foundations and origins) and Shinto saikyojo (license proof for a Shinto priest) to shrines and Shinto priests nationwide.
祖父兼倶以来の神道説を宣揚して、積極的に全国の神社・神職に対して宗源宣旨や神道裁許状を発行する。