Subsequent to becoming the chief priest of Rinsen-ji Temple in 1475, Ranbakeishi successively held the post of chief priest of various temples such as Shokoku-ji Temple, Toji-in Temple and 常在光寺 and created 仙館軒 (later called 仙館院) on the grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple.
1475年（文明(日本)7年）臨川寺の住持となり、その後は相国寺・等持院・常在光寺などの住持を歴任し、南禅寺内に仙館軒（のちに仙館院）を創建している。