Did choreography and instruction for the Miyako Odori at its founding in 1872, taking Kyoumai dancing out of the traditional private venues and onto the stage; she also strengthened ties between Gion and the Inoue school, leading the school on an ascent.
1872年（明治5年）の都をどり創設にあたっては振付ならびに指導を担当、これまで座敷舞であった京舞を舞台にのせ、また祇園町と井上流の関係を深めて流派を興隆にみちびいた。