The literary work was strongly influenced by "Ise Monogatari," which is suggested in the matter that the same story as 'Tsutsuizutsu' (curb of a well) included in "Ise Monogatari" is also included in "Yamato Monogatari."
『伊勢物語』にあらわれる「筒井筒」と同じ話が『大和物語』にも出てくるなど、『伊勢物語』の影響は色濃い。