Due to the "close relationship with Nakamaro," Emperor Junnin was dethroned by Retired Empress Koken and exiled to Awaji Province, having been treated as the Imperial Prince.
そこで上皇より「仲麻呂と関係が深かったこと」を理由に廃位を宣告され、親王の待遇をもって淡路国に流される。