After the capital was relocated to Heian, the shrine became even more highly revered by the Imperial Court and was granted the highest possible status, Shoichii (Senior First Rank), in 807 with the Kamo Festival being held by royal order.
平安遷都の後はより一層の崇敬を受けるようになり、大同2年（807年）には最高位である正一位の神階を受け、賀茂祭は勅祭とされた。