After the enthronement of Emperor Hanazono of the Jimyo-in Imperial line, followed by Prince Godaigo's succession to the throne (the ninety sixth Emperor) in 1318, Emperor Gouda started ruling the cloistered government again.
持明院統の花園天皇を挟んで、もう一人の皇子後醍醐天皇（96代）が文保二年（1318年）に即位すると再び院政を開始。