During the Heian period large mansions were located along this street; the residence of KI no Tsurayuki was in the northern area of the street; Kawaranoin's (MINAMOTO no Toru's) mansion was in the southern area.
平安時代には通りの北域は紀貫之邸が、南には河原院（源融邸）という広大な邸宅があった。