According to the Haishi (Old Chinese story driven History book), Prince Hikoimasu ruled his territory, Mino Province where he endeavored to develop forest conservation and flood control together with his child, 'Yatsuriirihiko-no-O,'
稗史によれば、彦坐王は美濃国を領地として、子の八瓜入日子とともに治山治水開発に努めたとも伝えられる。