In April 1205, she entered into the court of Emperor Tsuchimikado who was ten years younger than her at the age of 21, and was given the title of nyogo; she was formally installed as chugu in July during the same year.
元久2年（1205年）4月、21歳で10歳年下の土御門天皇のもとに入内して女御宣下を受け、同年7月に中宮に冊立される。