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ryūmonbaku
龍門瀑

dragon gate waterfall


A style of waterfall based on a Chinese legend that a carp turns into a dragon if it climbs all the way up a waterfall. It is of the linen falling style, and has a carp stone. The one in the garden of Tenryūji temple is famous for its style.


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