In August 1468 Kaneyoshi went to reside with his son, Jinson, who was a monzeki (head priest of temple formerly led by founder of sect) in Nara Kofuku-ji Temple.
応仁2年（1468年）8月に、奈良興福寺大乗院に子で門跡の尋尊を頼って身を寄せた。