In 1678 when Masako TOKUGAWA died, the taimen-jo (a meeting place where the relationship between master and servant is confirmed) and the tea room of her palace were moved and came to be used as a guest hall.
延宝6年（1678年）、徳川和子の死去に伴い、その御所の奥御対面所と御茶の間が移築され、客殿となった。