Born in Fukui Prefecture, studied with Mori Kansai and Shiokawa Bunrin in the Maruyama and Shijo schools, later turning to Nanga style. He visited China several times traveling to meet renowned artists. He won prizes from the Nihon Kaiga Kyokai, and after traveling to China joined Nihon nanga kyokai. He participated in the Bunten. He was active in the Kyoto painting circle. He died in Echizen, Fukui at age 77.