In 1613), he became the 55th head of Seigan-ji Temple in Kyoto (and thereby, the chief priest of the Nishiyama-Fukakusa faction of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect), whereupon his friendships with distinguished people of the day substantially increased.
1613年（慶長18年）京都誓願寺55世（浄土宗西山深草派法主）となり、貴顕と交友を広げた。