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yukimi dōrō
雪見燈籠

snow-viewing lantern


A three-legged or four-legged lantern with a flat roof that is very broad in comparison with the lantern's height, forming a wide surface for catching snow. It is usually placed by the water side or on a spacious lawn.

snow-viewing lantern
Ishigumisonō yaegakiden

Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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