However, the retired Emperor Takakura indicated his desire to not leave Heian-kyo (the ancient capital) and this move was also very unpopular with the aristocracy, leading to more animosity among the Imperial Court members against Kiyomori.
ところが高倉上皇が平安京を放棄しない意向を示すなど、この遷都計画は貴族らに極めて不評であり、朝廷内部に清盛への反感が募っていった。