He often visited Osawa-no-Ike (Osawa pond), Daikaku-ji Temple and Nakoso-no-Taki (Rapids of Nakoso), both of which were situated next to the temple, enjoying flower arrangement with the flowers blooming by the pond.
横に位置する大覚寺大沢池と名古曽の滝に出向かい、大沢池の花で華道をしたのが発祥と伝わる。