mausoleum; ancestral shrine
Refers to a building housing the remains or spirit of a deceased person, especially for imperial or noble families. The cross-reference to 御霊屋 (おたまや) suggests a Shinto context.
See also: 御霊屋 (おたまや)
Historical or literary term for the imperial court or the seat of government. Not used for modern courts.
Successive emperors are enshrined in that mausoleum.
In the ancient imperial court, governance was conducted.