Kyuden Asako

Known as the Morning Glory Castle or the Castle of the White Phoenix the palace stands on an outcrop of black rock. It's white walls are so high that the first rays of sunlight in the morning makes it a shining beacon for miles. It was once called Shiro Asako, but was renamed in honor of holding the Emperor's Winter Court decades ago. Since then many winter courts have been held here. (3E p. 296)