In 1607, Takuan became shuso (the leader of monks practicing asceticism) of Daitoku-ji Temple and while residing at Tokuzen-ji Temple situated in Daitoku-ji Temple, he also became the chief priest of Nanshu-ji Temple.
1607年沢庵は大徳寺首座となり、大徳寺徳禅寺に住むとともに南宗寺にも住持した。