Emperor Ichijo, who became bedridden in June, 1011, handed over his throne to Crown Prince Emperor Sanjo (Prince of Emperor Reizei), and he passed away after he underwent tonsure and became ordained.
寛弘8年（1011年）6月、病床に臥した一条天皇は東宮・三条天皇（冷泉天皇の皇子）に譲位し、剃髪出家した後に崩御した。