In 1627, he accompanied Hidetada TOKUGAWA, an ogosho (leading or influential figure) who resigned from the position of shogun, and Iemitsu TOKUGAWA (Hidetada and Iemitsu were father and son) and went to Kyoto.
寛永3年（1627年）には、将軍職を譲った大御所秀忠と徳川家光父子の上洛に従った。