In the following year, he was recalled to Heian-kyo (the ancient capital of Japan in current Kyoto) from his assigned province, and joined a various debate session held at the residence of FUJIWARA no Michinaga (Tsuchimikado-dono Palace).
翌年には任国から平安京に召還されて藤原道長の屋敷（土御門殿）にて開かれた諸道論議の場に参加している。