The coronation ceremony of the Emperor was generally conducted at Daigokuden (the Great Hall of State located in the Palace precincts) with the attendance of all court officials, but Saneyori decided to hold it in Shishinden (the Main Hall located in the Inner Palace precincts) out of concern over the Emperor's illness so as to be ready to cope with any abnormal situation.
天皇の即位礼は通常大極殿で百官を集めて行うべきだが、天皇の病気が案じられ、実頼は異常事に備えるべく内裏内の紫宸殿で挙行させた。