This study aims to find out the functions and the spatial characteristics of "Daimyo"'s estates in Edo, and their relation to the development of Edo city and to the leisure life of the public. Based on "Ezu", map of old Edo city, and literatures in those days, with the assistance of findings from existing Edonology studies, the analysis was conducted. Finding are as follows, 1) More "Daimyo" estates had been located along trunk roads, waterways in suburban area after Meireki big fire, and after reaching the critical point of an city region, development progressed to an inner city. 2) "Daimyo" estates had taken, as a result, the roles of pioneers of land suppliers in several ways, and had also functions as temporary resort places for Edo citizens.
