Emperor Sakuramachi worked for the restoration of some Imperial rites, two of the first reinstated ceremonies were brought back and he performed Esoteric Shinto rituals known as Daij-e.
With the support of Tokugawa Yoshimune though, Sakuramachi worked for the restoration of some Imperial rites. Two of the first reinstated ceremonies were brought back in the form of rice offerings. In 1738, the Emperor performed Esoteric Shinto rituals known as Daijo-e (). 
