The ancestor of the Imanishi family, however, was originally of the samurai class in addition to making a major contribution during the incidence of the Ikkoshu sect whereby it has been said that this house was built at the present location in recognition of his achievements.
ところが今西家の先祖は武家出身であって、その上、一向宗の騒動には相当功績のあった人で、その功績が買われて現位置に建てられたことが伝えられている。