also: そきょうでん
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.
Shōkyōden is one of the seven halls of the Heian Palace inner court.
Shōkyōden also appears in The Tale of Genji.
Standard kanji form for this historical building name.
Alternate reading; less common than しょうきょうでん.
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.