Also in Omi Province, which was the closest province to Heian-kyo other than the Kinai region (the five capital provinces surrounding the ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto), high officers, such as Sangi (councilor) and Hassho (eight ministries and agencies), or close advisers of the Emperor frequently served concurrently as kami, while the suke acted on behalf of the Vice Governor.
近江国も畿内以外でもっとも平安京に近い国として、しばしば参議・八省卿級の高官や天皇側近などが守を兼務して介が守の職務を代行した。