In 1634, Shino, the second head of the family, was invited to Nishi Hongan-ji Temple by Ryonyo Shonin, the 13th head of the temple, with the family becoming tea ceremony instructors and continuing to receive the patronage of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
2代真翁は、寛永11年（1634年）より西本願寺13世良如上人に迎えられて茶道師家となり、以降西本願寺の手厚い庇護を受けることになる。