A lavatory placed in a tea garden. It is not for practical use, but ornamental. About six feet square, it has four stones placed at its center: the mae ishi for the right foot, the ashikake ishi for the left foot, plus stones called shōyōgaeshi in front and uragaeshi in back. When a tea ceremony is held, it is cleaned up for the guests to appreciate visually.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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