The construction of Jurakudai began in February 1586, as an office and an official residence of Hideyoshi, who became Kanpaku (chief advisor to the emperor), a chief councilor to the Emperor, and completed in September 1586.
聚楽第は関白になった秀吉の政庁兼邸宅として1586年（天正14年）2月に着工され、翌1586年9月には完成。