also: そきょうでん
noun
Shōkyōden (banquet and concert pavilion of the Heian Palace)
Historical building name; one of the halls within the inner Heian Palace complex, used for banquets and musical performances. Often mentioned in classical literature and historical texts.
承香殿は平安京内裏の七殿の一つである。
Shōkyōden is one of the seven halls of the Heian Palace inner court.
『源氏物語』にも承香殿が登場する。
Shōkyōden also appears in The Tale of Genji.
The name 承香殿 is composed of 承 (receive, accept), 香 (fragrance), and 殿 (hall, palace). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely reflects the hall's function or auspicious meaning within the Heian court.