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Japanese Gardens
chisen kaiyu shiki garden. (water garden) "Chisen" meaning a water garden made with a pond or a spring, usually with a low mound to represent a hill in the background.
hiraniwa garden. (flat garden) Flat Garden The flat garden uses white sand, moss, grass, and evergreens. The garden is designed to create a series of rounded shapes, these shape symbolize happiness or enlightenment. rojiniwa. (tea garden) The Tea Garden includes a ceremonial tea house. Stone lanterns, stepping stones, and a stone water basin are intrinsic elements.
shukeiyen. (natural garden) Waterfalls and a pond are the importent elements. A shelter 'Azumaya' is a important, it provides a place where one can sit and view the garden. seki tei. (sand and stone garden) This is a walled garden often used for prayer by Buddist Monks. Sand and rocks are the key elements, they are symbolically arranged.
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