In 1440, Zuikei Shuho assumed the post of the chief priest of Sokoku-ji Temple and, subsequently in 1446, was made the Inju (the chief of the temple) of Shokoku-ji Temple Rokuon-in whereby being appointed as Soroku (the highest-ranking priest of the Gozan, the leader of the Zen sect).
1440年（永享12年）相国寺の住持に就任し、1446年（文安3年）相国寺鹿苑院の院主となり、僧録に任じられた。