A stone lantern placed on the tip of a promontory of a pond. Legless lanterns are typically used. It was originally used for lighting when pleasure boating at night. The one in the Amanohashidate feature at the Katsura detached palace is famous.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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