In 1487, although he returned to Honsen-ji Temple, which was restored, it is said that he didn't improve and wasn't well enough to see Rennyo when the latter was in critical condition in 1499.
長享元年（1487年）には再興した本泉寺に復帰するが、病状は悪化して明応8年（1499年）の蓮如危篤の際にも駆けつける事が出来なかったという。