The Kinai region theory was found among many researchers who thought the direction written in 'Gishiwajinden' was incorrect ('the contiguous journey theory,' mainly found in connection with Kyoto University).
かつて、畿内説は「魏志倭人伝」の方角表記が誤っていると考える研究者（「連続説」、主に京都大学系）に多く見られた。