On October 5, 785, a ceremony to send off Itsukinomiko was held in the former city, Heijokyo (the ancient capital of Heijo), Emperor Kanmu went from Nagaokakyo (the ancient capital of Nagaoka) to the former city, Heijokyo to see Imperial Princess Asahara off on her trip to Ise.
延暦4年（785年）8月24日、斎王派遣の儀式を旧都の平城京でおこない、朝原内親王の伊勢下向を見送るため、桓武天皇は長岡京から旧都の平城京へ行幸した。