He also showed interest in his cousin, Asagao, and Empress Akikonomu, who was the former Saigu (Imperial Princess appointed to serve the deities of Ise-jingu Shrine) and the daughter of Rokujo no Miyasudokoro.
従姉妹の朝顔(源氏物語)や六条御息所の娘の前斎宮（秋好中宮）にも心を寄せた。