A conflict rose with Jimyoin-to (imperial lineage from Emperor Gofukakusa to Emperor Gokomatsu) which called for the resignation of Emperor Godaigo in Kyoto in 1329, and both were working toward Kamakura as Doun went to the capital (Kyoto) in April as a messenger.
元徳元年（1329年）、京都では後醍醐天皇と退位を求める持明院統の間で対立が発生し、双方が鎌倉へ働きかけており、3月には道蘊が使者として上洛。