In "Wamyosho" there is a description about Ukai in the Katagata District, Mino Province, in "Shukaishakubekki" there were 37 Ukai houses and in "Shinsenminoshi" there were 9 villages in Ukai, Katagata District.
『和名抄』には美濃国方県郡の鵜飼が掲げられ、『集解釈別記』には鵜飼37戸とあり、『新撰美濃誌』には方県郡鵜飼の郷9箇村とある。