Background
Taiga was born in 1709 in Tokyo, Japan. He was the son of a retainer of the Ako Clan.
Taiga was born in 1709 in Tokyo, Japan. He was the son of a retainer of the Ako Clan.
Taiga was first a priest of the Shingon Sect at the Reiunji Temple but later was converted to the Jodo Sect and became head priest of the Shohoji Temple at Okazaki (Aichi Prefecture).