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The gate to peace and tranquility The Japanese garden is the ultimate spot of peace and tranquility and can rid one of worldly burdens. Entering the garden grounds should be an event in and of itself, leaving one’s busy life behind for a moment and enjoying the beautifully balanced aesthetics. Passing under a wooden garden gate, Niwamon (庭門) in Japanese, creates awareness of this in a very authentic way.

Probably the most important principle of the Japanese garden is that it should have a certain natural essence. This also applies to garden gates to a certain degree. Although they are not natural in shape, they are primarily made of natural materials. In this case, the element of wood.

The Hōgei Niwamon is designed to form the very prominent gateway to the Japanese garden. A garden gate must welcome visitors in a pleasant way, as it is their introduction and first impression of what lies ahead. This served as inspiration for the name as the Japanese word Hōgei (奉迎) translates to welcome.

Inspired by ancient Japanese architecture A great variety of wooden gates can be found throughout Japan as an entrance way to traditional gardens and holy sites. Many different gates served as inspiration for the Hōgei Niwamon by Yokoso Japanese Gardens. Yet, the most prominent source of inspiration can be admired at the world-famous Ryōan-ji in Kyoto. This temple is well-known for its mesmerizing Karesansui garden and beautiful traditional architecture.

Personal contact as a key to success Every project is different and requires its own approach plan. That is why we ask you to please contact us by phone or mail if you have any questions or if you want to make an appointment. We are always excited to hear your wishes and expectations, while providing you with all the necessary information. Through personal contact we can be of optimal service, the key to success.

Estimated Pricing (Base Model) Hand crafted Japanese gate Hōgei Niwamon as pictured. Prices, in euros, including VAT, refering to placement within the Netherlands. Placement outside the Netherlands based on quotation and subsequent calculation. Other design, versions and customization on request. Note; the additional Japanese wooden screens on the left and right (Ninna-ji Itabei), are not included in the price.

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The custom-made gate of your Japanese garden The standard dimensions of the Hōgei Niwamon are 396 cm wide, 240 cm deep and 340 cm heigh (396x240x340). Please keep in mind that these dimensions are adjustable to a high degree. We understand that every garden is different, each having its own shape and size. That is why all the wooden constructions by Yokoso Japanese Gardens are modular. Even the finest details can be altered to best fit the wishes of our customer.

Next to the adjustable dimensions, the gate also has various options that can be selected. For example, the roof can be fitted with original Kawara ceramic tiles, shingles or planks. Next to this, the gate can be fitted with doors that are made exactly as the client wants. Additionally, the Hōgei Niwamon can perfectly be combined with the Ninna-ji Itabei or Soyokaze Itabei, handcrafted traditional Japanese wooden garden fences.

The two phases of the construction process The first phase of the construction process of the Hōgei Niwamon Japanese Garden Gate takes us to the Yokoso Workshop. Here, all the separate parts are created by hand, after which the full construction is built in the workshop. We always do this to make sure that the building is fully realized and meets all our quality standards. When everything is perfect, the gate will be deconstructed again, after which the separate parts are prepared for transport to the garden.

The second phase of the construction process brings us to the garden of our client. The installation spot is prepared beforehand, which includes the proper foundation, to ensure a smooth execution. The gate is then built in the same way as previously done in the Yokoso Workshop under the keen eye of our client.

The most suitable foundation The proper foundation is an intricate part of all the wooden constructions by Yokoso Japanese Gardens. To guarantee the great longevity of the woodwork, being secured to the ground in the best way possible is crucial. The type of foundation is highly dependent on various factors such as the available space and the type of ground. Based on all the factors the most suitable type of foundation will be decided upon, while keeping the wishes of our client in mind at all times. The different foundation types include ring foundation and full concrete foundation.

The wonderful essence of cedar All the wooden constructions by Yokoso Japanese Gardens are primarily made using Western Red Cedar, a valuable and durable wood type. New Western Red Cedar has a very lively yet authentic appearance. Over the years the wood will develop a beautiful silver-grey color with unmatched aesthetic value. This all means that the Japanese garden gate will age very gracefully, evolving to an even more beautiful piece of traditional architecture as the years go by. You can really see the structure become an indispensable aspect of the garden, intertwining with and being complimentary to the rest of the elements.