Cloistered Imperial Prince Gyonen (1602 - 1661), the sixth son of Emperor Goyozei, became the head priest of Myoho-in Temple and Tendai-zasu (chief priest of the Tendai sect), was well versed in the tea ceremony and received instruction in 'Ichijo han no Denju (initiation of one and half tatami mats)' from Sekishu.
堯然法親王（1602年～1661年）は後陽成天皇の第6皇子であり、妙法院門跡で天台座主となった人だが、茶道にも造詣が深く石州から「一畳半の伝授」を受けた。