Lineage of Yamamoto Gempo

12 generations above

• Ian Chisatsu1514–1587

11 generations above

• Tozen Soshin1532–1602

10 generations above

• Yozan Keiyo1559–1629

9 generations above

• Gudo Toshoku1577–1661

8 generations above

• Shido Bunan1603–1676

7 generations above

• Shoju Rojin1642–1721

6 generations above

• Hakuin Ekaku1686–1769

5 generations above

• Gasan Jito1727–1797

4 generations above

• Inzan Ien1751–1814
• Takuju Kosen1760–1833

3 generations above

• Taigen Shigen1768–1837
• Sosan Genkyō1798–1868

2 generations above

• Gisan Zenrai1802–1878
• Kasan Zenryō

1 generation above

• Sohan Genyo1848–1922

1 generation below

• Nakagawa Soen1907–1984