It was used for a temporary Imperial Palace when Dairi (Imperial Palace) was burn out and restored, as well as for Satodairi (a temporary palace) for Emperor Murakami and Emperor Goreizei.
内裏の焼亡・修復の際の天皇の仮御所としても利用され、村上天皇・後冷泉天皇の里内裏にもなった。