The term `Gosho` (residence/palace/manor) was the term used for the domiciles of emperors, the imperial family, government ministers, and Monzeki (chief priests of imperial or noble lineage) as well as the term of reference used for the residence of a shogun.
天皇、皇族、大臣や門跡の居所を御所というが、将軍もまたその居所を御所と称した。