While the Dokan family performed the official tea ceremony of the domain, the Kaikan family performed it on private occasions, receiving instruction from the Dokan family.
すなわち藩の公式な茶湯については道竿家が務め、快閑家の代々は道竿家より伝授を受けたうえで奥向きの茶湯を勤めてきた。