Only Rajo-mon Gates seen in Heijo-kyo and Heian-kyo, ancient capitals of Japan in current Nara and Kyoto, respectively, were located at the Suzaku-Oji Street to indicate the entrance to the capital cities.
平城京・平安京では都の入口を示す朱雀大路の門が羅城門と呼ばれるにとどまった。