Shichiri-bikyaku (express messengers) and feudal retainers of the Kishu clan reportedly arrived at Hirakata-juku Station, one station along the trip, for preparation several months earlier than the lord would do.
道中の枚方宿では、準備のために七里飛脚や紀州藩士が藩主が到着する数ヶ月前から来宿したという。