In 1663, he moved to Manpuku-ji Temple in Uji, Yamashiro Province, and became shuso (the leader of monks practicing asceticism) of the Manpuku-ji Temple together with his priest brother, Mokuan Shoto.
1663年山城国宇治の萬福寺に移り、法兄の木庵性トウとともに萬福寺首座となった。