kamogawa-ishi 賀茂川石
CATEGORY: architecture / gardens
 
Lit. Kamo river stone. A type of stone taken from the bed of the upper Kamo River in Kyoto. It was much in demand as garden rocks, stepping stones (*tobi-ishi 飛石) and other design elements.
 
 

 
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