This type of dwelling continued to be used until the Heian period in Japan north of Kanto and Chubu regions, but was gradually replaced by "hottate-bashira" type structures that were elevated above ground by posts in Kinki region starting in Asuka period, except in the Tokai region where the older type remained in parts.
このような住居は関東・中部地方以北では平安時代まで続くが、東海地方では一部残しつつも、近畿においては飛鳥時代から掘立柱建物に移行していく。