In 1600, he was given the Kokindenju (to teach someone about the interpretation of "Kokinwakashu") by Yusai HOSOKAWA and he taught that to his nephew, Emperor Gomizunoo and it marked the beginning of Goshodenju (Kokindenju done in the Imperial Palace).
1600年（慶長5年）細川幽斎から古今伝授を受け、甥にあたる後水尾天皇に相伝し、御所伝授の始まりとなった。