The first manual for the Japanese garden, the Sakuteiki, describes the laying out of gardens as: Ishi wo taten koto (\u77f3\u3092\u7acb\u3066\u3093\u4e8b). This means the upright placement of stones, which strongly emphasizes the important role of these elements within the Japanese garden.<\/p>\n
The correct application of garden stones, Niwaishi (garden stones) in Japanese, forms the basis of practically every Japanese garden. The placement of stones and rocks is almost always determined first, after which the garden is formed together with all the elements surrounding it. Because of this, stones and rocks are also known as the Kikotsu (\u6c17\u9aa8), or backbone, of the Japanese garden.<\/p>\n
An authentic Japanese garden should mimic a certain natural essence. Stones and rocks are a significant part of this principle since they concern pure elements, coming directly from nature.<\/p>\n
Kurama stone is a very recognizable authentic Japanese stone type. It is known for its rustic appearance, the result of a significant amount of iron in the stone. Kurama stone originates from the mountain village of Kurama north of the city of Kyoto. It is often used for garden elements such as stone lanterns, bridges, and Ch\u014dzubachi in particular. But Kurama stones can also be very beautifully used as individual garden stones.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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