The book, which starts with the explanation about the zoning system of the both of Sakyo Ward (left side section) and Ukyo Ward (right side section) of Heiankyo (the ancient capital in current Kyoto), rikyu (imperial villas), residences of Sekkan (regents and advisers to the Emperor), gives not only general views but also precise descriptions on each of the palaces within the premise of Daidairi by using the ancient drawings as references, and offers in-depth commentary.
平安京左右両京の区画制度、離宮、摂関の邸第などから書き始めて、大内裏構内の諸殿舎にかんして綱をあげ、目をわかち、古図旧記をかかげて例証し、くわしく解説する。