On his way to Kofuku-ji Temple, which responded to his request for cooperation, the prince fought against the Taira clan blocking the path, and died in battle in the end.
王は、協力の呼びかけにこたえてくれた南都興福寺に下らんとしたが、その行く手を阻む平氏と戦い、終に討ち死にした。