Being installed the 16th head priest of Daigo-ji Temple in 1116 he endeavored for the prosperity of the temple, reconstructing Yakushi do (the temple of Bhaisa jyaguru) of Kami Daigo Temple, constructing the east building for resident priests, and starting Kiyotaki e (the Buddhist Service to enjoy the cherry blossoms).
永久4年（1116年）に第16代醍醐寺座主に就任し、上醍醐薬師堂の再建・東僧房の建立・清滝会の創始など寺を醍醐寺の振興に尽力した。