Gepparo

Gepparō is located beside the Koshōin and is built in the same orientation as the main palace buildings. It features a hip-and-gable roof (yosemune-zukuri) with wooden shingles (kokera-buki). The structure stands on an artificial hill by the edge of the pond, offering a sweeping view of the garden. This elevated position gives it the presence of a “tower”, as its name suggests.