On the year of the enthronement, the capital city was moved to Fukuhara-Kyo (the ancient capital of Fukuhara-kyo) and the Emperor visited the city (currently Kobe City); however, within half a year the capital was transferred back to Kyoto City.
即位の年に清盛の主導で遷都が計画され、福原京福原行幸（現在の神戸市）が行なわれるが、半年ほどで京都に還幸。