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hachigakoi
鉢囲い

basin precinct


A term for the part of the garden comprised by the water basin and its key stones, plus the lantern and associated plants. This term is used for both crouching basin arrangements and veranda basin facilities. It is also used to indicate the greenery planted around a veranda basin facility.


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