The first rakuichi-rakuza was established in 1549 by Sadayori ROKKAKU of Omi Province in the town of Ishidera surrounding Kannonji-jo Castle in which he resided.
天文(元号)18年（1549年）に近江国の六角定頼が、居城である観音寺城の城下町石寺に楽市令を布いたのが初見。