He moved to Kyoto three years later, where he came in contact with loyal supporters of the Emperor including Seigan YANAGAWA, Mikisaburo RAI and Unpin UMEDA to risk his life on dealing with the national affairs.
3年後に京都に出て梁川星巌、頼三樹三郎、梅田雲賓ら勤王と交わり、国事に身を挺した。