In contrast to the eldest brother Tokihira, whose coming-of-age ceremony was carried out by Emperor Koko, his coming-of-age ceremony was carried out at the court by Emperor Uda in 890.
光孝天皇の加冠によって元服した長兄時平と対照的に、寛平2年（890年）、宇多天皇の加冠により殿上で元服。