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tsuri dono
釣殿

fishing pavilion


A small structure jutting out over the pond, at the southern end of either the eastern or the western corridors of a shinden style residence. It was built without walls and used for enjoying the evening air.


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