Nobedan Paving, Traditional paths

A traditional Nobedan path (延段行) is created using a special method that combines different stones of various sizes. These characteristic paths can be found in the many tea gardens that Japan has to offer. In the Nobedan paths, various types of stones can be used, such as rectangular stones, mixed stones, round stones, or a combination of multiple types. The gaps between the different stones create very intriguing shadows that give the Nobedan paths a high aesthetic value.