also: こうりょうでん
ladies' pavilion (of Heian Palace)
Historical term for a specific building in the Heian Palace complex, part of the 十七殿 (Seventeen Halls). Used in discussions of Heian-period court architecture.
See also: 十七殿
The Kōrōden is one of the Seventeen Halls of the Heian Palace, a building mainly used by court ladies.
Standard kanji form for this historical building name.
Alternate reading; こうろうでん is more common.
The name 後涼殿 (Kōrōden) is composed of 後 (behind/rear), 涼 (cool), and 殿 (hall/palace). The exact derivation is uncertain; it likely refers to its location or a cool breeze, but this is not confirmed.