{"product_id":"product-name-the-takimi-lantern-imperial-villa-waterfall-view-style-shugakuin-masterpiecesubtitle-a-minimalist-legacy-of-imperial-wabi-sabi-geometric-harmony-and-poetic-water-framing-aesthetics","title":"Product Name: The Takimi Lantern: Imperial Villa Waterfall View Style (Shugakuin Masterpiece)Subtitle: A Minimalist Legacy of Imperial Wabi-Sabi, Geometric Harmony, and Poetic Water-Framing Aesthetics.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION (ENGLISH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e==================================================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e### An Imperial Legacy: Framing the Flowing Waters at Shugakuin Imperial Villa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Takimi Lantern (Takimi Tōrō, literally \"Waterfall-Viewing Lantern\") is a renowned creative stone lantern whose original masterpiece (Honka) stands at the Kami-no-Ochaya (Upper Tea House) within the prestigious Shugakuin Imperial Villa in Kyoto, dating back to the mid-Edo Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePositioned thoughtfully near the base of the magnificent 6-meter \"Odaki\" (Male Waterfall) along the Yokuryu-chi Pond, this lantern was named for its poetic design: the large, round window openings of its fire chamber were intentionally crafted to frame the view of the cascading waterfall beyond. Revered by landscape architects and lovers of Japanese gardens, it serves as the ultimate symbol of water-adjacent garden aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e### DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES \u0026amp; CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1. Striking Geometric Contrast: \"Round Top × Square Base\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Takimi Lantern features an extraordinarily bold design pairing round and square geometries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Top Section: A smooth, parasol-like circular roof canopy (Kasa), round fire chamber (Hibukuro), and low circular jewel (Hoju) carved seamlessly from a single stone monolith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Lower Section: A stark, unadorned square pillar (Sao) with subtle chamfered edges, paired with a minimalist square middle pedestal (Chudai) featuring gentle side curves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2. Unadorned Wabi-Sabi Simplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBy intentionally omitting elaborate lotus carvings (Rembensokuza) and corner scrolls (Warabite), the Takimi Lantern exhibits an understated, rustically refined elegance (Wabi-Sabi) that seamlessly blends into natural forest settings, moss courtyards, or streamside gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e3. Versatile Installation Options: Burial vs. Base Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable in two distinct structural formats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Ikekomitai (Buried Pillar Type): The traditional original form where the pillar is directly buried into the soil, allowing adjustable height and seamless integration with nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Daisekitai (Base Stone Type): Includes a solid square stone base (approx. 52 cm sq.), ideal for courtyards (Tsuboniwa), patios, or hardscape surfaces where soil burial is not feasible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e4. Artisan Hand-Chiseled Finish (Nomi-Shiage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHand-carved by master stone artisans in Okazaki, Japan, using premium natural Japanese granites such as Hirukawa Stone. The hand-chiseled surface absorbs ambient moisture, allowing authentic moss to grow graceably over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e### SPECIFICATIONS \u0026amp; DIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Material: Premium Natural Japanese Granite (Hirukawa Stone \/ Okazaki Granite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Finish: Traditional Hand-Chiseled Finish (Nomi-Shiage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Installation Types: Ikekomi (Direct Soil Burial) \/ Daiseki-tsuki (With Stone Base Platform)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Available Sizes: 4.0 Shaku (Canopy Width approx. 60 cm \/ Total Height 110 cm) to 6.0 Shaku (Canopy Width approx. 85 cm \/ Total Height 170 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Origin: Hand-carved in Okazaki, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwa Kokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53375020532024,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/Photoroom_20261019_142548.jpg?v=1792382500","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/product-name-the-takimi-lantern-imperial-villa-waterfall-view-style-shugakuin-masterpiecesubtitle-a-minimalist-legacy-of-imperial-wabi-sabi-geometric-harmony-and-poetic-water-framing-aesthetics","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}