The devotion of Emperor Godaigo led to him being appointed Kanjin (position in charge of collecting donations for the temple) of Hossho-ji Temple in Kyoto in 1326 which he worked to restore and was allowed to reside in as reward for his success.
後醍醐天皇の帰依を受けて嘉暦元年（1326年）京都法勝寺の勧進職となり同寺の再興に務め、その功績によってそのまま住持となる。