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tsuijibei
築地塀

earthen wall


A kind of wall. It is made with layers of tamped earth, and covered with a roof. In some dry landscape gardens it plays an important role as a garden element. The gardens at Ryōanji temple and Shōdenji temple are two such examples.


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