The second Senko IKENOBO was called by the Emperor Gomizunoo and taught him the rikka style, and became the judge of rikka ceremonies held at the palace and was given the title of Hokkyo (A title of honor that is given to Buddhist sculptors, painters, poets, etc).
2世池坊専好は後水尾天皇に召し出されて立花を指導し、宮中における立花会の判者にもなっており、法橋に叙された。