The Inukami no Kimi clan descended from Prince Inayoriwake, son of Yamato Takeru. The clan name comes from Inukami-gun in Ōmi Province (currently Inukami-gun and Hikone, Shiga Prefecture).Nihon Shoki, article of 51st year of Emperor Keikō 4th day of the 8th month, Kojiki, article of Emperor Keikō
