The Daigokuden was encircled by the Tsukijibeikairo (a cloister along a fence made of clay), and at the south of it, there was 'Komon' Gate which led to Chodoin.
大極殿の周囲は築地塀回廊で囲まれ、南に朝堂院とつながる「閤門（こうもん）」があった。