On January 4, 1150, Emperor Konoe performed the Genpuku Ceremony (Coming-of-age ceremony) at Higashi Sanjo dono (palace), the main palace of the clan (family) eligible for regents; FUJIWARA no Tadamichi played the role of crowning, while Yorinaga played the role of hair cutting.
久安6年（1150年）正月4日、近衛天皇は摂関家の本邸・東三条殿で元服の式を挙げ、藤原忠通が加冠役、頼長が理髪役を勤めた。