In contrast with the Sansenke, which went along with merchant culture, the Yabunouchi-ryu remained close to samurai families, as well as Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, and focused on avoiding pomp and maintaining ancient rites to the end of Edo Period.
以降も、町人文化に対応した三千家とは対照的に、西本願寺に加えて武家との交わりを重ねて華美を戒め古儀に徹しながら幕末を迎える。