January 18, 1072 (Enkyū 4, 8th day of the 12th month): In the 6th year of Emperor Go-Sanjō's reign (桓武天皇六年), the emperor abdicated in favor of his son, and the succession (senso) was received by his son.
Go-Sanjō is buried amongst the "Seven Imperial Tombs" at Ryōan-ji in Kyoto [REF].